India Urges BRICS on ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ for Mobilizing $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance

India played a leading role at the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 3, 2025, calling for stronger climate cooperation among BRICS nations. Represented by Shri Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary of the MoEFCC, India emphasized the urgency of advancing the 2030 Climate Agenda through collective leadership and climate finance, specifically highlighting the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion to support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). India also reiterated its commitment to a Just Transition, sustainable development, energy security, and enhanced global climate governance.

Key Highlights from the Meeting

Session I: Sustainable Development and Just Transition

• India stressed BRICS’ global role: 47% of world’s population and 36% of global GDP (PPP).
• Recalled the New Delhi Statement 2021 on holistic climate action—adaptation, mitigation & implementation.
• Emphasized equitable use of the global carbon budget and fair transition for developing countries.
• Highlighted the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” – a plan to mobilize USD 1.3 trillion for achieving NDC targets.
• Urged strengthening of climate financing mechanisms among BRICS nations.
• Reaffirmed commitment to energy diversification: fossil fuels, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables.
• Promoted Green Grids Initiative – One Sun, One World, One Grid under ISA.
• Advocated for Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy using G20’s RE&CE Coalition as a model.

Session II: Leadership for Climate and 2030 Agenda

• Acknowledged BRICS expansion to 11 members enhances climate governance leadership.
• Called for collective BRICS efforts to tackle desertification, pollution, biodiversity loss.
• Reaffirmed CBDR-RC (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities) principle.
• Highlighted flagship BRICS initiatives: Clean Rivers Programme, Sustainable Urban Management, Urban Environmental Sustainability.
• Stressed collaboration through UNFCCC, UNCCD, CBD, UNEA platforms.
• Pointed out the shortfall in proposed USD 300 billion/year climate finance, urging support for USD 1.3 trillion target.
• Emphasized significance of COP30 (Brazil) for advancing adaptation and resilience.
• Reiterated India’s leadership in conservation via International Big Cat Alliance.
• Encouraged joining of ISA, Global Biofuel Alliance, Leadership Group for Industry Transition.