03/12/2012 11:42
Doha: Will the Arab World lead the way on climate change?
Almost 200 countries are gathered for the latest meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
But already there is growing tension over which countries should be pulling their weight when it comes to carbon emissions.
As one of the richest countries in the world per head with the highest carbon footprint at 43t of CO2 per capita, Qatar itself is expected to lead the way.
The oil and gas rich nation has seen emissions rise by 600 per cent since 1990, largely as a result of energy-intensive air conditioning and desalination and burning off gas flares.
The Telegraph said between 2010 and 2011 emissions rose a further 12 per cent but Qatar has no targets for cutting emissions.