Dr Tshewang: All countries should take the responsibility to absorb their own carbon - DSDS 2013
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Channel: TERI · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
Dr Ugyen Tshewang, Secretary, National Environment Commission of Bhutan during the 'Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change and Mitigating Emissions of Greenhouse Gases and Associated Co-Benefits' session at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013. Dr Tshewang focused on Bhutan's vulnerability to climate change due to its dependence on glacier lake-based hydropower and livelihood based on agriculture. He also spoke about the policies and legislations being framed to protect the environment. A planet of 7 billion people, a number that is growing every minute, is likely to face increased conflicts over scarce resources. So unless we begin to use our resources efficiently, we are likely to reach tipping points that will not only harm our own well-being, but also that of our future generations. The decisions we make today will define our tomorrow. It is in this context that DSDS 2013 deliberated upon 'The Global Challenge of Resource Efficient Growth and Development'. For more information, visit http://dsds.teriin.org.
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