BRICS Oppose EU Carbon Border Measures in Joint Environment Statement

Source: Outlook Business | Original Published At: 2026-08-19 05:19:34 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS environment ministers adopted a joint statement in New Delhi on August 18 under India's 2026 BRICS chairship.
• The statement opposed carbon border adjustment mechanisms, describing them as unilateral and protectionist measures that undermine developing countries' climate efforts.
• The EU mechanism covers certain emissions-intensive imports, including iron and steel, aluminium and cement.
• Ministers reaffirmed equity and common but differentiated responsibilities under the Paris Agreement and called for greater access to finance, technology transfer and capacity building.
• India's Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urged stronger BRICS cooperation on forest fire prevention, preparedness, early warning, response and recovery.
• The meeting adopted four outcome documents, addressing areas including integrated landscape management, forest fire preparedness and community-based climate adaptation.