Discussing the consequences of global climate change at a conference,representatives of a developing nation suggest that those nations that contribute the most greenhouse gases (GHGs)to the atmosphere should contribute the most to paying for adaptive responses worldwide.Further,this representative pointed out that her poor country contributes less than 1% of the annual GHGs and has less than 0.1% of the world's wealth.This representative's appeal represents

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The representative is advocating for the "polluter pays" principle, which suggests that those who contribute the most to the problem should also contribute the most to solving it. They also highlight the lack of equity in the current situation, with their country contributing very little to the problem but still affected by its consequences.

Discussing the Consequences of Global Climate Change at a Conference,representatives