Calling attention to the Government's changing position on climate change
Minister of State for Environment & Forests Jairam Ramesh's response to Calling Attention notice on 'government's changing position on climate change' in Rajya Sabha. He reiterated that India will not accept any legally binding emission reduction cuts in Copenhagen climate summit.
This document presents the discussion on 'Government's changing position on climate change' in the Rajya Sabha on 24th Nov 09.
The government said that developing countries, including India, have no obligation to reduce green house gas emissions.
Noting that India's position on the on-going climate change agreement negotiations is "clear, credible and consistent", the Environment and Forests Minister, Jairam Ramesh clarified that the country's approach to these negotiations is fully anchored in UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol.
The minister initiated a debate on various issues on climate change so that India negotiates from a position of strength and it should not be defensive. He responded to a Calling attention by Brinda Karat (CPI-M) and N K Singh (JDU) on the issue.
See Also
Report: Joint Statement between Prime Minister Dr. Singh and President Obama at http://www.environmentportal.in/node/292166
Report: National action plan on climate change at http://www.environmentportal.in/node/252812
Report: Climate change negotiations: India