Letter to BS: Paris Agreement is an offshoot of the framework of UNFCCC

This refers to “India, Africa talk tough on responsibility rules” (December 8). Developed countries, on account of their strong industrial presence over a period of time, are primarily responsible for the increase in atmospheric pollution. They are, therefore, liable to compulsorily finance to decrease the level of atmospheric pollution caused by them with other countries doing so voluntarily. Emerging economies like India and China cannot be held equally liable for the environmental damage.

This is the spirit behind the convention namely the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Paris Agreement is an offshoot of the framework of UNFCCC.