The Paris climate change agreement should be progressive and pragmatic and the accord should deliver climate justice to poorer sections and developing nations, said Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday ahead of the Climate change Conference of Parties (CoP ) 21 summit. He further said the Paris agreement should provide carbon space to developing nations.
Interacting with media persons after reviewing country’s preparedness before the forthcoming Paris summit scheduled for December this year, he said “we expect that Paris accord should be progressive, practical and pragmatic and delivering climate justice to the poorer section of the globe and developing and poor countries.” He also said “Because it is them who are suffering due to the present climate change which has happened due to historical responsibility of developed world.”
The world also must walk the talk, he asserted adding “We expect equitable agreement which will deliver justice. We are raising many issues like those raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi including climate justice, lifestyles and many other sustainable practices.”
Referring to the Earth Overshoot report, Javadekar reminded that it has already pointed out “that if we continue with the extravagant consumption, we will require five planets and India already values sustainable consumption practice.”
Regarding problems of air pollution in Delhi and surrounding states especially with winters round the corner, Javadekar said that the Ministry has got a 12-month plan which has to be implemented by various neighbouring states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi apart from municipal corporations and various other agencies.
The air quality of Delhi has deteriorated in the last 7-8 years, the minister said.