<p>Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday suggested BRICS countries explore cooperation in areas of solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience.</p>.<p>The minister participated in the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting held virtually under the presidency of China.</p>.<p>The theme of the meeting was “Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development”.</p>.<p>Addressing the meeting, Yadav highlighted the significance of BRICS nations in combating the global environmental and climate change challenges.</p>.<p>During a discussion on the topic "Join Hands to Facilitate Green and Low-carbon Development", the minister stated that existing BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) initiatives can also contribute to promoting sustainable and low-carbon development.</p>.<p>"Solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience are areas where BRICS countries may explore cooperation," a statement quoted him as saying.</p>.<p>"Yadav highlighted the historical responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget; equity at all scales in climate action and sustainable development; in mitigating climate change; Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC); national circumstances and priorities; climate justice; and fulfilment of commitments made by the developed countries on climate finance and transfer of technology," it said.</p>.<p>The minister said BRICS-led initiatives should be country-driven and voluntary in approach and underlined the need for international cooperation and multilateralism.</p>
<p>Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday suggested BRICS countries explore cooperation in areas of solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience.</p>.<p>The minister participated in the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting held virtually under the presidency of China.</p>.<p>The theme of the meeting was “Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development”.</p>.<p>Addressing the meeting, Yadav highlighted the significance of BRICS nations in combating the global environmental and climate change challenges.</p>.<p>During a discussion on the topic "Join Hands to Facilitate Green and Low-carbon Development", the minister stated that existing BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) initiatives can also contribute to promoting sustainable and low-carbon development.</p>.<p>"Solar energy, industry transition, infrastructure and climate resilience are areas where BRICS countries may explore cooperation," a statement quoted him as saying.</p>.<p>"Yadav highlighted the historical responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget; equity at all scales in climate action and sustainable development; in mitigating climate change; Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC); national circumstances and priorities; climate justice; and fulfilment of commitments made by the developed countries on climate finance and transfer of technology," it said.</p>.<p>The minister said BRICS-led initiatives should be country-driven and voluntary in approach and underlined the need for international cooperation and multilateralism.</p>