PoliticsBRICS Defends Fossil Fuels Citing Carbon Debt at COP31
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), BRICS nations emphasized the concept of carbon debt, highlighting historical emissions and climate justice. They argued that developing countries must retain fossil fuels in their energy mix to support economic needs while addressing climate impacts like droughts, floods, and heatwaves affecting vulnerable populations. This stance was reaffirmed in the recent BRICS New Delhi declaration.
Hindustan Times··New Delhi
