Developed nations must uphold historical climate responsibilities, Singapore tells world court

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Other countries argue that climate responsibilities spelt out in treaties are now based on each nation’s current capabilities and specific national conditions, rather than historical emissions.

Common but differentiated responsibilities is a principle in the UNFCCC recognising that all countries have a duty to take climate action, but the types of action they take will depend on their differing national circumstances.

While a country keeps in mind its current capabilities to meet the climate problem and its national circumstances, it also needs to account for its cumulative historical greenhouse gas emissions

Qn: Consider the view that all countries have an equal responsibility to tackle climate change.(DHS Prelim 2024)