A/HRC/29/19 41. Several delegations made specific action-oriented recommendations. They called for developed countries to take the lead in addressing climate change; adequate funding and research into adaptation measures to help the poorest countries and the most vulnerable people; intensified research and development into renewable sources of energy and energy conservation to reduce the emissions intensity of growth; equitable access to technology, including, if necessary, the lowering of intellectual property standards; increased scrutiny of the impacts of climate change on human rights by special procedures mandate holders; the appointment of a special rapporteur on human rights and climate change; the creation of a climate justice fund; the establishment of an international climate court; and the exploration and expansion of the role of nuclear energy as a clean alternative energy source. C. Responses and concluding remarks 42. During and after the interactive discussion, the panellists were given the opportunity to respond to questions and issues raised from the floor and to make concluding remarks. 43. Mr. Mwenda referred to the situation in Kiribati, which he said was literally sinking, and many States in Africa where multitudes were facing starvation. He compared the plight of humanity in the face of climate change to that of passengers struggling for survival during the sinking of the Titanic: the weak might suffer and die first but, in the end, everyone would sink. Given this reality, he called for a paradigm shift to address climate change and transition to low-carbon economies in an equitable, fair and ecologically sound manner that permitted continued growth in developing countries. 44. Ms. Tauli-Corpuz emphasized that the Paris agreement must provide for respect for human rights, including the rights of indigenous peoples, and described climate change as proof of a broken economic model that perpetuated inequalities. She proposed the implementation of the “polluter pays” principle and stressed the need for current actions to take into account likely impacts on future generations. 45. Mr. Ogolla asserted that human rights had already substantially influenced the climate change discourse, as evidenced by the Cancun Agreements and the negotiating text for Paris. He called for increased cooperation between the climate change and human rights communities, in order to better understand linkages and develop practical options for implementing policies. 46. Ms. Robinson reiterated the need for improved cooperation between the human rights and climate change constituencies. She referred to a recent event organized by the Climate Vulnerable Forum and her Foundation that highlighted the need for such cooperation and sharing of experiences. The Human Rights Council and mechanisms should continue their efforts to address the interlinkages, as sharing knowledge and good practices would be critical to the effective integration of human rights into climate action. She encouraged States to sign the Geneva Pledge. Affirming that countries needed development and had a right to development, she reiterated the need for climate actions to help realize the right to development for all people and promote intergenerational justice. 47. Mr. Ali described climate change as a political issue steeped in concerns over equity, fairness and dignity. Adaptation and mitigation measures in developing countries faced limitations and the mere recognition of climate change and its impacts was not sufficient. Instead, he called for a political commitment to a legally binding document addressing effective cooperation, compensatory finance, technology transfer and other issues. 48. Mr. Tong reiterated his plea for immediate, concrete action to address climate change. The continuing discussions on climate change had not yielded concrete actions. The people of Kiribati and other affected nations needed actions to deal with its impacts now. Mr. Tong concluded that climate change was the greatest moral challenge facing 10