Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav participated in the 8th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting which was held virtually under Presidency of  China. The theme of the meeting was 'Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development'. Ministers and delegates from Brazil, Russia and South Africa also participated in the meeting.<br />''<br />''Addressing the Meeting, Mr Yadav mentioned about the significance and important role of the BRICS nations while combatting the global environmental and climate change challenges.  He highlighted historical responsibility of developed countries for consuming the carbon budget; equity at all scales in climate action and sustainable development and fulfilment of commitments made by the Developed Countries on climate finance and transfer of technology. The Joint Statement for the 8 th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting was also adopted in the meeting after hectic deliberation among the BRICS Nations.<br />''<br />''<br />