Chinese president Hu urges enhanced efforts to deal climate change

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-29-2008 14:47

President Hu Jintao has called for the country to do more in the global fight against climate change. He was speaking at a group study for the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday. The meeting focused on China's ability to tackle the issue.

President Hu Jintao has called for the country to  do more in the global fight against climate change.

Hu Jintao said how to cope with climate change is related to the country's economic development and people's practical benefits. He said China is a developing country and, as such, should stick to the responsibilities and principles listed in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol. The president would like to see developed countries step up efforts on emission reduction and provide financial and technical support for developing countries.

Hu Jintao urged relevant organizations and companies to strive to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by optimizing energy management in a scientific way. He suggested promoting a recycling economy, increasing forest coverage, exploring water resources scientifically and strengthening global cooperation. Hu Jintao also called for enhancing China's abilities to monitor, forecast and withstand extreme natural disasters caused by abnormal weather.