The government has categorically stated that India will not accept any legally binding emission reduction targets at the forthcoming Copenhagen summit on climate change. The Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh, however, said that India will voluntarily and unilaterally reduce the intensity of green house emissions by 20 to 25 percent by the year 2020.Mr. Ramesh also said that India has decided to adopt a no carbon strategy for growth in the 12th Five Year Plan. Replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha on the pressing issue of the impact of climate change, Mr. Jairam Ramesh assured the House that there is no question of compromising on protecting national interest on the issue. He said that India is wiiling to do more if a comprehensive and equitable agreement is arrived at the Copenhagen summit. Meanwhile, China has backed India's stand that developing nations have no obligation to binding emission reduction targets. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told reporters in Beijing that China is ready to enhance cooperation and coordination with India as both are victims of climate change.