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| Indian's surprise at Nobel award |
| Indian scientist Rajendra Pachauri has spoken of his surprise at the UN panel he heads being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its work on global warm
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| INDIA
, 13-October-2007
2:37:19 AM |
| The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and campaigner Al Gore were named as joint winners on Friday.
"I can't believe it. I'm overwhelmed," Dr Pachauri, 67, told well-wishers in the Indian capital, Delhi.
"The committee is trying to tell the world we need to do something about climate change urgently."
Praise for Gore
Dr Pachauri said he was "just a symbol" and credit was due to his organisation and its efforts.
"It is really the scientific community that contributes to the work of the IPCC and the governments who support the work of the IPCC who are really the winners of this award." He said he felt privileged to share the prize with "someone as distinguished" as the former US vice president.
"Al Gore certainly deserves it. The amount of effort he has put into creating awareness about climate change has had a major impact."
The two men spoke on the phone after the announcement.
"This is Pachy... I am certainly looking forward to working with you. I'll be your follower and you'll be my leader," Dr Pachauri said.
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