BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda
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Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-01-22 18:38:00 UTC
Key Points
- India aims to position BRICS as a stabilizing force for climate action amid global multilateralism challenges
- The summit should prioritize climate finance frameworks and adaptation strategies for developing nations
- Expanded BRICS (including Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE) represents 40% of global GDP and 26% of trade
- India seeks to balance US relations while promoting Global South climate priorities through BRICS
- New Development Bank collaboration with World Bank/IMF is emphasized for effective climate financing