The principle acknowledges historical responsibilities for emissions (developed countries) and varying capacities for action (developing countries).
The principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities', often talked about in media, refers to
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2022 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (International Conventions and Agreements on Climate Change (e.g., UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement))
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Answer: C. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
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