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While the CDC approach aims at equal per capita allowances in the long run,
it provides for more short and medium term equity in line with principles like
the “polluter pays” and the “capability to act”.
Possible positions
Table 2 - 3. Possible country positions. Common but Differentiated Convergence (CDC)
Least developed
countries
0 Are exempt, but are not supported through
allocation of excess emission rights.
India + Indian per capita emissions are below the
world average, the per capita income and
greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP are
low compared to those of Annex I countries.
The Prime Minister of India, as the host of
COP 8, stressed that the only equitable form
for the future would be one based on equal
per capita rights.
They would welcome the delayed start of
reduction efforts.
China + They would also welcome the delayed start of
Advanced developing
countries
reduction efforts. They have already made
remarks on delayed reductions in public.
+ Per capita emissions are above the Non-
Annex I average; they would opt for more
consideration of the historical responsibility.
They might support the proposal, at least
more than C&C.
Group of 77 0 Could support the concept.
Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería ICAI Carmen Bunzl Boulet Junio 2008