India Stresses Collective Action for Global Climate Governance

India underscored the need for BRICS nations to collaborate on global sustainability and climate action during a ministerial-level meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group in Brasilia. BRICS, comprising major developing countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, plays a crucial role in shaping global sustainability efforts. With a significant portion of the world's population and GDP, BRICS nations are poised to lead the energy sector in the future.

India highlighted finance for adaptation and the importance of delivering on climate commitments as key priorities. As the BRICS group expands, India stressed the need for collective action and shared responsibility in tackling environmental challenges such as desertification, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

India also emphasized continued collaboration among BRICS nations at multilateral forums like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the United Nations Environment Assembly. The country urged developed nations to fulfill their climate finance commitments to support developing countries in their efforts to combat climate change.

The upcoming COP30 in Brazil is seen as a critical milestone for advancing global adaptation and resilience efforts. India's intervention at the BRICS meeting holds significance in light of the US administration's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, making the BRICS nations' unity even more crucial in addressing climate challenges.