At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 3, 2025, India took the lead in advocating for stronger climate cooperation. Represented by Shri Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary of the MoEFCC, India called for the adoption of the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion in climate finance, emphasizing the urgency of the 2030 Climate Agenda and collective leadership among BRICS nations.

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• India led the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, urging stronger climate action.
• India proposed the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion for climate finance to meet Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• India emphasized the collective leadership role of BRICS, representing 47% of the global population and 36% of global GDP (PPP).
• The “Baku to Belem Roadmap” aims to ensure equitable climate finance and fair transition for developing nations.
• India promoted energy diversification, including fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and renewables.
• The Green Grids Initiative, One Sun, One World, One Grid, was highlighted for advancing solar energy integration.
• India called for resource efficiency and a circular economy using the G20’s RE&CE Coalition as a model.
• BRICS was urged to collaborate on tackling desertification, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
• India reaffirmed its commitment to global climate governance and conservation, notably through the International Big Cat Alliance.
• The meeting stressed the need to meet the USD 1.3 trillion climate finance target, acknowledging the shortfall in current proposals.