Climate degradation requires mobilization of all: Hollande

French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday urged "the mobilization of all" to seek a "global" and "restrictive" agreement to curb climate degradation and allow populations "to live with dignity."

"We have to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius. To achieve this goal, we need an ambitious accord. Otherwise, the warming could rise to 4 degrees Celsius," Hollande said.

Speaking to a gathering of politicians, religious leaders, activists from around the world at "Call of consciences for the climate" meeting in Paris, Hollande said the contributions filed by each of (the UN member) states" is insufficient to meet the warming target.

To date, 47 out of 195 countries to participate in the international climate meeting by year end have submitted their national contributions to curb green gas emissions. The list includes the 28 member countries in the European bloc, China, United States and Russia.

"Living with dignity where someone was born, not having to leave his country, a guarantee of a more secure world, that is what is at stake... This challenge is so important that it requires the mobilization of all," he said.

"The root cause of environmental degradation and climate, it is a way of life, a mode of production, a mode of consumption, which is not compatible with human development. It is a relationship with the planet that must be fully rethought, so it's an ethical choice," he added.

France will host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris in December 2015. Endit