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India seeks slower emissions rise | India seeks slower emissions rise |
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India has pledged to cut its "carbon emissions intensity" in the next decade by between 20% and 25%. | India has pledged to cut its "carbon emissions intensity" in the next decade by between 20% and 25%. |
The announcement was made by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit. | The announcement was made by Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit. |
The statement in the Indian parliament marks a major shift for India, which had previously refused to put a figure on its planned emissions. | The statement in the Indian parliament marks a major shift for India, which had previously refused to put a figure on its planned emissions. |
But analysts say the actual level of carbon dioxide will still rise - but at a slower pace. | But analysts say the actual level of carbon dioxide will still rise - but at a slower pace. |
The minister said the targets would only be a domestic commitment and would not be legally binding. | The minister said the targets would only be a domestic commitment and would not be legally binding. |
The most vulnerable country in the world to climate change is India... we are prepared to do even more Jairam Ramesh | The most vulnerable country in the world to climate change is India... we are prepared to do even more Jairam Ramesh |
Indian Environment Minister | Indian Environment Minister |
He said they would be achieved through measures such as "clean coal" technology in power stations, improved vehicle emissions targets, and better building standards. | He said they would be achieved through measures such as "clean coal" technology in power stations, improved vehicle emissions targets, and better building standards. |
"India... owes a responsibility not to the world, but to itself to take climate change seriously," Mr Ramesh said. | "India... owes a responsibility not to the world, but to itself to take climate change seriously," Mr Ramesh said. |
"Climate change is of great significance to our country and... the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change is India." | "Climate change is of great significance to our country and... the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change is India." |
And regarding the level of the targets, the minister said: "At Copenhagen, if we have a successful agreement... we are prepared to do even more." | And regarding the level of the targets, the minister said: "At Copenhagen, if we have a successful agreement... we are prepared to do even more." |
The announcement follows China's undertaking last week to cut its "carbon intensity" by up to 45% by 2020 compared with 2005 levels. But like India, this will still mean an increase in emissions, but at a slower rate. | The announcement follows China's undertaking last week to cut its "carbon intensity" by up to 45% by 2020 compared with 2005 levels. But like India, this will still mean an increase in emissions, but at a slower rate. |
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