New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- G20 nations represent over 80% of the global GDP and human population, and thus is under a responsibility to work together as a team to especially address the developmental needs of the Global South, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said at the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Cape Town.

"Our approach to dealing with diverse environmental issues has to be pragmatic and inspiring. Pragmatic -- so as to take into account the respective national circumstances, capacities and responsibilities. Inspiring -- because we have a duty towards future generations," he said in his closing statement, according to a statement from the environment ministry.

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