India has urged BRICS nations to strengthen their efforts in tackling climate change and achieving the 2030 Climate Agenda—a global plan with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN. The appeal was made during the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília, Brazil, where India called for increased climate financing and fair policies for developing nations.
Why Does It Matter?
Climate change is a major global challenge, and BRICS—representing 47% of the world’s population and 36% of global GDP—plays a key role in shaping international climate policies. However, funding for climate action remains inadequate. India pointed out that the proposed $300 billion per year in climate finance by 2035 is far less than the required $1.3 trillion needed to meet climate commitments.
Key Highlights from India’s Address:
Climate Finance: India pushed for a fairer and stronger climate financing mechanism, arguing that current funding is insufficient for sustainability goals.
Energy Transition: India reaffirmed its commitment to a balanced energy approach, supporting renewables, fossil fuels, hydrogen, and nuclear power to ensure a smooth transition.
Fair Carbon Budget: India stressed the importance of a just transition, ensuring developing countries can grow while meeting climate goals.
Environmental Challenges: India urged BRICS to work together on pollution control, desertification, and biodiversity conservation.
Circular Economy: Highlighted India’s Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) as a model for sustainable development.
What’s Next?
With BRICS expanding to 11 members, India believes the group can play a bigger role in global climate governance. It called for stronger cooperation in global forums like the UNFCCC, UNCCD, and UNEA to push for equitable climate policies.
India also reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation, clean energy, and pollution control, encouraging BRICS nations to join global initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuel Alliance to accelerate sustainable development.
What is BRICS?
BRICS is a group of five major emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—formed to promote economic cooperation, trade, and global influence.
Founded in 2006 (South Africa joined in 2010).
Represents 47% of the world’s population and 36% of global GDP (PPP).
Focuses on economic growth, climate change, security, and financial stability.
Recently expanded to 11 members, adding Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia in 2024.
Seen as an alternative to Western-led financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
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