Despite being caught in the dilemma of poverty alleviation through economic development and environmental protection, the BRICS countries have still adopted efficient measures for a greener planet.

BASIC countries - Brazil, South Africa, India and China - which were formed in November 2009 before the Copenhagen climate summit, are four members of BRICS and also a vital negotiation mechanism to deepen talks on climate change cooperation. The four committed to act jointly at the Copenhagen climate summit, including insistence on the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, as well as a possible united resistance if their common minimum position was not met by the developed nations. These four countries actively foster the negotiation progress of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and act as key forces to serve developing countries' fundamental interests, put forward South-South cooperation and explore North-South cooperation.