A new shorter draft incorporating many key issues raised by India like “sustainable lifestyle” was unveiled after intense negotiations here as the crucial climate change conference enters into the final stretch of talks.
The 27-page draft, two pages shorter than a previous one, was released on Thursday after two days of ministerial consultations and incorporates major progress as well as differences. The draft presented by French Foreign Minister laurent Fabius includes key issues which India has raised like “sustainable lifestyle”, principles based on equity and common but differentiated responsibilities as is there in the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC).
“On the eve of the stated end of our conference, we can move to a decisive step to reach a final agreement. I am submitting a new draft to you (nations),” Fabius said.
“I would like you (nations) to look at the document in a new perspective with final agreement in mind. We want an agreement. We are extremely close to finishing line. Is time to come to an agreement,” Fabius said. The fresh draft negotiating text is now under deliberation by the Ministers to reach a UN accord to curb green house gas emissions.