Growth has risen faster than emissions, at global and national levels, and more is to come: China's latest national plan, for example, calls for a 40-45% reduction in carbon intensity without compromising economic development.

BBC: Emissions and growth continue their dance

It is also impossible to talk seriously about climate change without talking about economic development.

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They might have added that without gender equality sustainable economic development cannot be achieved either.

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