India8217;s climate stand progressive: Experts

Sunita Narain who heads the Centre for Science and Environment CSE,said 8220;the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for equity burden sharing which itself supports India8217;s stand that developed nations must take legally binding emission cuts.8221;

She said that action at domestic level on climate change does not mean that India has compromised its position which is anchored in UN Framework of Climate Change UNFCCC based on principles of equity.

Leena Srivastava,head of climate division from TERI,also rubbished the notion that India was buckling under pressure from the developed countries and was ready to take emission cuts and compromise its growth.

She said,8221;according to the Prime Minister8217;s statement it is clear that the country has not diluted its stand but just made a little progression which reflects India8217;s positivity to ensure success of the summit.

8220;It is a positive statement,8221; she said.