BASIC 28th Ministerial Meeting

Explanation :

• The 28^th BASIC Ministerial meeting on Climate Change was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil between 14 -16 August, 2019.
• These countries expressed their concern for climate change and its adverse effects. They reaffirmed their commitment to the successful implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-UNFCCC, its Kyoto Protocol and its Paris Agreement,based on the recognition of the needs and special circumstances of developing countries.

BASIC Countries

• The BASIC countries-Brazil, South Africa, India and China are a bloc of four large newly industrialized countries formed by an agreement in November, 2009.
• These nations have a common position on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and raising the massive funds that are needed to fight climate change.
• These four countries put together has one-third of world’s geographical area and nearly 40% of the world’s population.

Source: Civil Services Chronicle Online