New Delhi: On Thursday, India rallied the BRICS countries, now a group of 11 nations, to back the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap,’ a plan to drum up $1.3 trillion yearly by 2035 to tackle climate goals. What started with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has grown into a bigger crew, working together on climate talks at places like the UN Climate Conference.
At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, India pushed for teamwork to hit those climate targets known as nationally determined contributions. The UN’s 30th climate conference (COP30) is set for November in Belem, Brazil, making this a timely call. Leading India’s charge was Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary in the Environment Ministry, who pressed BRICS partners to beef up climate funding to keep global sustainability promises on track. They pointed out a gap: the $300 billion yearly target by 2035 under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) falls way short of the $1.3 trillion needed.
With BRICS nations wrestling with shared headaches like desertification, pollution, and shrinking biodiversity, India called for unity and shared duty. They also flexed their green creds, spotlighting efforts like the International Big Cat Alliance, a worldwide push to protect wildlife.
India doubled its promise to team up with BRICS buddies for real change in climate action, environmental teamwork, and sustainable living. At the meeting, they nudged all 11 nations to jump into global efforts like the International Solar Alliance, Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), and Global Biofuel Alliance to speed up the fight against climate change.
Together, BRICS nations house 47% of the world’s people and churn out 36% of global GDP. The six newbies from the past year, Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, Iran, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia, add fresh voices to the mix.
India echoed the BRICS New Delhi Declaration from 2021 on energy security, backing a balanced energy blend of fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear, and renewables.
“A Just Transition has to respect each country’s unique story,” India’s statement read. “Every nation’s on its path, and we need solid support, cash, tech, and skills to ensure no one’s left out. As BRICS, we’ve got to step up at global talks, sticking up for developing nations and pushing for a fair shift to a greener future.”