In numerous stages, panels and press briefings in Dubai, Europe faces criticism for its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – especially from the so-called BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China). The CBAM allegedly contradicts the principles of the Paris Climate Agreement of „equality and common but differentiated responsibilities“. In other words, the main contributors to climate change – the industrialized nations – should not shift their responsibility to act onto weaker developing countries, even though all must work together to curb global warming.