An ambitious deal in Paris is needed to boost green growth

Global leaders should not allow their countries' current economic woes to dent their ambition to reach an agreement on transforming the world economy towards a low-carbon future.

Instead, they should do their best to achieve a climate deal that will not only reduce mankind's exposure to increasingly severe weather-related disasters but, more importantly, help create green economic growth and jobs.

Just before the representatives from nearly 200 nations are to meet in Paris on Nov 30 for talks aimed at striking a landmark deal on climate change, the UN issued a new report on Monday highlighting the necessity for immediate action.