Question

CBDR stands for _____________.

• A. Common but Diverse Responsibilities
• B. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities
• C. Crucial but Differentiated Responsibilities
• D. Crucial but Diverse Responsibilities

Answer 1

The correct option is B Common but Differentiated Responsibilities

CBDR stands for Common but Differentiated Responsibilities. This principle recognizes the fact that growth of developed countries has been achieved at the cost of higher levels of CO2 emissions, and hence, they now need to take a greater share of responsibility while addressing the issue of climate change.