With which is the principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities' associated?

The correct answer is Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Key Points

• The principle of 'Common But Differentiated Responsibilities' (CBDR) is a foundational concept in international environmental law.
• It recognizes that while all countries share the responsibility of addressing environmental degradation, developed countries have historically contributed more to such problems and hence bear a greater responsibility.
• The Paris Agreement (2015) is based on CBDR and aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
• The principle ensures that developing countries get financial and technological support from developed nations to meet their climate goals.

Important Points

• The Paris Agreement provides a framework for countries to determine their own climate action plans, called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• CBDR balances the needs of both developed and developing nations, ensuring equity in global climate action.
• It is a core principle embedded in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), under which the Paris Agreement was adopted.
• Developed countries are also expected to provide $100 billion annually to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts.

Additional Information

• BRICS Summit 2022: The BRICS Summit is an annual meeting of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) to discuss economic, political, and cultural cooperation. The 2022 summit focused on multilateralism, economic recovery, and counter-terrorism but is not directly linked to CBDR principles.
• NATO: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance formed in 1949 for collective defense against aggression. It focuses on security and defense, not environmental issues or the CBDR principle.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA): The ISA is a coalition of countries focused on promoting solar energy adoption and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. While it works towards climate goals, it is not directly related to the CBDR principle.