But there are good signs.”He said the recent meeting of the International Monetary Fund had proved countries were prepared to pass the test. The COP23 talks discussing crucial issues related to climate change began in the former West German capital, Bonn, last week and will finish on Friday. He pointed to China and India, which he expected to play a strong role in furthering the Paris agreement. The dial is really turning up in India now, which is really important.”India has been a reluctant participant in previous talks. Stern also called for more focus on the ways for poorer countries in particular to adapt to the effects of climate change.

Source: The Guardian November 16, 2017 07:52 UTC