Part of: Prelims and GS-III – Defence and security
Context On the opening day of the COP26, Indian Environment Minister delivered a statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries — Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
These major developing economies are significant polluters but bear diminished responsibility for the carbon dioxide.
They also have low per capita emissions because of their significant populations.
The Rulebook will set the Paris Agreement in motion by laying out the tools and processes to ensure it is implemented fairly and properly.
CBDR-RC: Full effect must be given to implementation of the principles of Equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC).
Accord time and policy space: Developing countries must be accorded time, policy space and support to transition towards a low emissions future.
About BASIC
The BASIC group was formed as the result of an agreement signed by the four countries on November 28, 2009.
Countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
Significance of the grouping:
These nations have common positions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and raising the massive funds that are needed to fight climate change.
The grouping is significant because Brazil, South Africa, India and China together have one-third of the world’s geographical area and nearly 40% of the world’s population, and when they unitedly speak in one voice this shows their determination.
