This paper provides key messages for climate change negotiators and policy makers on the potential contribution of the land transport sector to global climate change mitigation strategies.

Europe has reached out to India to set aside its hardline stance on climate change negotiations.

Thailand will vow to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20% over the next six years as part of a new plan to combat global warming. 

Plans to set up over 80 MW of wind and solar energy projects

We identify policies that would provide a solid foundation in key international negotiations to ensure that primary forests persist into the 21st Century. A novel compilation of primary forest cover and other data revealed that protection of primary forests is a matter of global concern being equally distributed between developed and developing countries. Almost all (98%) of primary forest is found within 25 countries with around half in five developed ones (USA, Canada, Russia, Australia, and NZ).

To put pressure on developed nations to take responsibilty

Brazil, South Arica, India and China seek to craft a common position for climate negotiations.

India is not bound to mandatorily cut greenhouse gas emission levels under Kyoto Protocol but voluntary efforts are being undertaken to reduce them, the government said on Wednesday.

The trade dispute between the two countries about restrictions India imposes on imported solar power equipment was also part of the discussions

The World Bank has been working to update safeguards intended to ensure that development projects it backs don’t hurt people or the environment.

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