Rather we must meet this challenge head on by collaborating to steer the process towards a more sustainable, equitable and just outcome.

UNESCO: PARIS

The Indian foreign minister stressed the need for "an ambitious and at the same time equitable and fair outcome" at the Copenhagen international climate conference later this year.

BBC: Japan urges India climate action

"This will take some weeks and the outcome will be published, " Equitable's statement said.

BBC: Equitable crest