The European Union’s climate policy chief has just criticised the commitment of some countries towards efforts to limit rising temperatures.
Frans Timmermans says there is a “yawning gap” between climate policies and climate science adding that the mitigation programme agreement allows for some parties to “hide from their commitments”.
“This is the make or break decade,” he says. “But what we have in front of us is not enough of a step forward for people and planet.
Before finishing his speech to applause from delegates, Timmermans urged countries to acknowledge the deal reached in Egypt had fallen short.
He adds: “Too many parties are not ready to make progress in the fight against the climate crisis.
“Some are afraid of the transition ahead and the cost of change.”
Source: BBC