Rich nations could take a page from the developing world

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Some of the countries most affected by climate change should be an "inspiration" to rich nations on reducing their emissions, UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon said on Monday.

Speaking at the Climate Vulnerable Forum -- which brings together countries most affected by climate change -- Ban praised low-lying nations such as the Maldives, Costa Rica and Samoa for committing to become carbon neutral.

"In this time of global economic uncertainty, let commitment to green growth be an inspiration to more developed countries -- the major emitters," he said.

He said it was unfair to "ask the poorest and most vulnerable to bear the brunt of the impact of climate change alone" and called for the release of agreed funds to help poor countries to adapt to global warming.

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