At Durban Climate Conference, the world has agreed to urgent action, but now it is critical that this action to reduce emissions must be based on equity says Centre for Science and Environment.

Sunita Narain, Director General, CSE, speaks on the 'Imperative of equity for an effective climate agreement' at the side event held at the COP17, Durban, organised by the Indian Ministry of environment & forests, and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Jayanthi Natarajan, Minister of Environment & Forests, India speaks on the 'Imperative of equity for an effective climate agreement' at the side event held at the COP17, Durban, organised by the Indian Ministry of environment & forests, and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

Sources have confirmed that the EU has blamed India for not being 'flexible' and sticking to the old treaty i.e. the Kyoto Protocol. Is India being seen as a deal breaker by the world community? Environmentalist Sunita Narain, reacts. Watch this video by IBN Live during COP17 at Durban.

Experts on Climate Change issues from BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) met and discussed climate equity over several meetings in 2010 and 2011. This group included a Prayas representative and has prepared ‘a synthesis document on the issue of equitable access to sustainable development’.