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China Renews Support For Group 77 +China at UN Climate Change COP18
Doha, December 05 (QNA) -China has renewed its support for Group 77 +China at the negotiations of the UN Climate Change COP18, underway in Doha.
"We add our voice to that of Algeria's representative, head of Group 77 +China.. We met in Rio 20 years ago and set in motion the historic process of cooperation within the frame of climate change and the principle of collective responsibility,'' said Xie Zhenhua, deputy head of China's National Development and Reform Commission
and China's delegate at Climate Change COP18.
He made the remarks at a high-level forum at COP18.
A ratifiable and legally binding amendment of the Kyoto Protocol needs to be worked out in Doha so that the treaty can enter an extension right after its first commitment period expires at the end of 2012, he said.
The protocol is the only legally binding climate accord that requires industrialized countries to make quantified carbon emission cuts, which underscores the importance of a second commitment period.
The Chinese climate official also stressed that financial support for developing countries' adaptation and mitigation of climate change is another important issue in Doha.
He urged more information to be made transparent about the developed countries' financial support for their developing peers, both on the Fast Start finance and on the more ambitious Green Climate Fund.
"Who donated how much to whom for what, as well as the results, need to be made transparent," Xie said.
"Real implementation of the 30-billion-U.S. dollar Fast Start and plans for the financial support from 2013 to 2020 needed to be ensured."
He further said that the Doha conference should be one about implementation of the consensus reached in previous talks, which is vital for boosting bilateral confidence and trust in global efforts to fight climate change.
With respect to the Durban Platform, Xie said negotiations on that track should respect the principles of equity, "common but differentiated responsibilities," and respective capabilities. He also pledged openness and flexibility on the part of China if previous fruits and promises were upheld.(QNA)