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BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides


Published on 2025-03-10 01:20:49 - Reuters
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  • Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on success last month at United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries overcoming fractious politics and entrenched disagreements over money.

The article from Reuters discusses the challenges and aspirations of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in leading global climate efforts as they prepare for the COP30 climate summit in 2025, which Brazil will host. Despite their collective ambition to influence global climate policy, deep economic and political divides among these nations complicate unified action. Brazil, under President Lula, aims to leverage the summit to showcase its environmental commitments, particularly in reducing deforestation in the Amazon. However, the article highlights the contrasting positions within the group: China and India, major coal users, are reluctant to phase out fossil fuels without significant financial support from developed nations, while Russia's geopolitical tensions and its role as a major oil and gas exporter add further complexity. South Africa, meanwhile, is pushing for a just energy transition but faces its own set of economic challenges. The article suggests that while the BRICS countries have the potential to lead on climate issues, their diverse interests and the need for internal consensus might hinder their ability to present a united front at international climate talks.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
[ https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/brics-climate-leadership-aims-hang-healing-deep-divides-2025-03-10/ ]