China, India stress climate commitments at global summit

China and India edged forward in their commitment to lower carbon pollution on Saturday, issuing a string of promises that experts said fell short of action needed from the two emerging giants.

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Last year, India and China, the world’s largest and fourth largest emitters, said the onus remained on the countries historically responsible for climate change to move money. In 2020, both countries shifted rhetoric, making multiple pledges to meet climate goals but experts say, these words are still far from what is required. In this photo, India prime minister Narendra Modi (left) is seen next to China president Xi Jinping. PHOTO: RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

2020-12-13 16:13:26

China and India edged forward in their commitment to lower carbon pollution on Saturday, issuing a string of promises that experts said fell short of action needed from the two emerging giants.

President Xi Jinping told a virtual climate summit that China would work to reduce the intensity of its emissions by 65 percent by 2030, compared with 2005 levels.

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