Major decisions taken at Durban Summit were-
- Second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol is to be started in 2013 and will continue till 2020. The first commitment period of Kyoto Protocol was form 2005-2012.
- Post- Kyoto Protocol agreement to be finalized by 2015 and launched by 2020, after the end of Kyoto Protocol.
- Termination of ongoing negotiation process on Long Term Action (LCA) that was launched under Bali Action plan, and new negotiations under “Durban Platform for Enhanced Action’ will be started.
From India’s view point, three agenda were important:
(1) Continuation of Kyoto Protocol in second commitment period. This was secured.
(2) To ensure that India’s particular concern on equity, intellectual property rights, technology unilateral trade measures, neglected in previous rounds were integrated in future climate agenda.
(3) Preserve the notion of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) as mentioned in UFCCC and Rio Declaration.
