BASIC demands climate action from developed countries  

综述:"基础四国"高频合作 共促发达国家率先行动

在德班会议首度“抱团”发声后，“基础四国”(巴西、印度、南非和中国)在多哈气候大会上开始展开高频合作，用一个声音督促发达国家率先行动。

Doha (CNS) -- Brazil, South Africa, India and China (BASIC) have joined hands to push developed countries to take the initiative in combating climate change at the ongoing UN climate conference, according to a Chinese official on Tuesday.

China's top climate negotiator Su Wei stated the joint position, saying that developed countries should take action to fight global climate change based on the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."

Developed countries should redouble their efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions and do more to provide financial and technological support for developing countries, said Su.

Developed countries should also release the details concerning the implementation of "fast-start" funding for developing countries to control climate change, and ensure transparency in the use of the capital, Su added.

Delegates from the U.S., Japan, Australia and the EU held an emergency meeting on the implementation of fast-start funding Tuesday.