Looks like Sarkozy’s the latest European leader to start getting behind convergence of national emission entitlements to equal per capita levels as the central principle in how to share out a global emissions budget. Here’s an excerpt from the communique from his talks with Angela Merkel:
France and Germany consider paramount the goal to achieve a global agreement in the framework of the United Nations for the post 2012 period, based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibility. The international climate regime should be based on legitimate principles of equity, such as long-term convergence of emission levels per capita in the various countries.
Full Elysee statement here; for the backstory, start here.
