A presentation on "Equity and Differentiation" at COP21 made by CANSA Director Sanjay Vashist

1. Equity and Differentiation in ‘Paris Agreement’

2. Historic
Responsibility

3. Equity…
 Article 2 – Equity and CBDR in National Circumstances
‘Agreement will be implemented to reflect equity and the principle of common but
differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in the light of different
national circumstances ‘
 Reference of ‘sustainable lifestyles and sustainable patterns of consumption and
production ‘
 Noted ‘Climate Justice’
Differentiation –
 No Annex 1 and Non Annex 1
 Imbibed in articles of Paris Agreement
Eg. (Article 13) -
• ‘Developed country Parties shall, and other Parties that provide support should, provide
information on financial, technology transfer and capacity-building support provided to
developing country Parties under Article 9, 10 and 11.’
• ‘Developing country Parties should provide information on financial, technology transfer
and capacity-building support needed and received under Articles 9, 10 and 11.’