“The Algerian position is very clear: the countries that have developed their industry during the last two centuries are historically responsible for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,” says the director in charge of the climate change issue at the Ministry Samir Grimes. However, this position does not mean that Algeria pulls out from the international community: “we will contribute to the international efforts but to the extent of our liability, almost zero in terms of GHG compared to countries with an extensive network of industrial facilities causing this air pollution.”

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