Statement 1 is correct. Governments and industries often fear that stringent measures to reduce emissions, such as carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, or investments in costly clean technologies, could negatively impact economic competitiveness, lead to job losses, and slow down growth. Statement 2 is also correct. A major point of contention in international climate negotiations has been the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities', where developing nations argue that historical emissions are primarily from developed countries and that mandatory limits could hinder their necessary economic development and poverty reduction efforts. They often perceive such limits imposed by richer countries as attempts to restrict their growth.
Why are governments of various countries finding it difficult so far to agree on the ways and means to limit the greenhouse gas emission ? 1. They fear that measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have negative effects on their economy. 2. The developing nations regard mandatory limits on their emissions as attempts by the richer countries to hobble their progress. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (International Conventions and Agreements on Climate Change (e.g., UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement))
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