Paris deal likely to be weak, inequitable: CSE

December 12, 2015 02:55

Paris climate deal could be a "weak, unambitious and inequitable" accord as most of the crucial components like mitigation and financial commitments are likely to be not legally binding, an Indian green body today said, a day after the new draft negotiating text was released.

Asserting that the issue of fair share in the carbon budget must be a part of the text, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that if that is not done, equity will not be operationalised and a climate change regime will be created which is built on "intolerance towards voice of powerless" and will further "climate change apartheid".

It also said that France being the host of the conference, needs to think whether it wants to become part of this kind of regime.

Noting that the text draft does not have a mention of fair share of carbon budget, CSE director General Sunita Narain said that there should be a clear reference of it in the final text.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

5th Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Of the 695 candidates in the fray, 88.2 per cent or 613 candidates are male candidates.

Maliwal alleges CCTV tampering, cops collect data

As the probe intensified in the Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal assault case, as per sources Delhi Police Forensic Science Laboratory team reached Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence and collected a dump of CCTV cameras.

Sobhita Chills In Cannes

The gorgeous Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut at Cannes, and she makes sure to share pictures on social media.

Jarry stuns Paul, sets up Italian Open final against Zverev

Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6, 7-6(4), 6-2.

Last Time We See Rohit In MI Colours?

'Have a feeling this is the last time we are seeing Rohit in Mumbai Indians jersey.'