India should recognise that it is in a unique position here, as a large economy but one which has a lot of energy-intensive growing yet to do. In particular, it would be a self-defeating and dangerous move to come to a common position with the People’s Republic of China, the world’s second-largest emitter, with nearly 6 tonnes of emissions of carbon dioxide-equivalent a year per capita. China’s growth path is not ours, and nor will a six-tonne country have the same priorities as a one-tonne country. Allowing India’s aims, priorities, and rights to be bracketed with those of the other members of what is being called the G-5, and particularly with China, would be an immense strategic mistake. India should dissociate itself now, and keep the pressure on the West itself.