Pacific Rim nations reached tentative agreement on the need “to slow, stop and then reverse” climate change, setting non-binding goals to improve energy use, according to a draft Saturday.
Details of the draft emerged as President Bush and other leaders gathered for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The 21-member group must deal with the declaration before Bush leaves later in the day.
The draft being considered struck a compromise between rich and developing nations. It set a target to reduce energy intensity 25 percent by 2030 — a demand by Australia, backed by the United States.
It also affirmed that climate change negotiations should take place under UN auspices, a demand of China and other developing nations.
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Items compiled from Tribune news services
