Developing countries on track to cut emissions

Developing countries on track to cut emissions

New research has found that developing countries including China, India, Brazil and Mexico are on track to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent by 2020.

The study commissioned by the German government is the first major assessment that quantifies the progress of developing nations' efforts to cut emissions.

Climate groups say it puts pressure on countries like Australia to come to the negotiating table proposing deep cuts to emissions and aid for poorer nations.

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