France: Climate Deal a ‘Real’ Step Forward

French Ecology Minister, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, has described the deal reached during overtime at the 17th Congress of the Parties (COP17) as a ‘real step forward’.

However, Kosciusko-Morizet, points out that, "The progress on how we will finance the Green (Climate) Fund is two slow.”

She argues that in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the full amount - in commitments - is not there.

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