CRI听力: China Daily: Your Planet Needs YOU in the Fight against Climate Change

 

Friday marks the annual World Environment Day, six months away from the crucial climate change convention in Copenhagen.

A commentary in the "China Daily" says now is the time for all nations to get to grips with the pressing issue of concluding a new climate deal to replace the current Kyoto Protocol.

The article notes that this year's theme for World Environment Day is "Your Planet Needs YOU - Unite to Combat Climate Change".

The paper says the theme touches the core aspect of the fight against climate change - the need for united efforts.

The newspaper emphasizes that climate change is a common concern for all of mankind and no single country can fix it alone.

But it criticizes the fact that international negotiations to reach a new climate change deal have achieved little progress in forging an effective global response to the challenge.(www.hXen.com)

The commentary says the situation is mainly caused by the disputes between industrialized and developing countries over their divided responsibilities.

While admitting fairness is a prerequisite for united efforts, the article says the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" should be upheld in view of the development gap between different countries.

In conclusion, the article urges the international community to work together towards a common and effective response during the upcoming Copenhagen climate talks.