Christian Aid believes it is crucial that the upcoming G8 summit agrees to the principle of a 'stabilisation goal' for atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases, which would limit global warming to 2°C.
Carbon emissions in rich countries are still increasing, and this trend must be reversed rapidly and dramatically, says Christian Aid.
"If we want these countries to come on board and reduce their emissions we will have to pay for it," said Andrew Pendleton. "This is not aid; it is a payment to compensate them for the damage we have inflicted on the global environment. Developing countries must be allowed to develop economically and not penalised for our mistakes."
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