At the Rio summit, BRICS nations united to demand climate finance from wealthy countries.
By Aniket Chakraborty
July 8, 2025
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Brazilian President Lula warned that denialism is eroding global climate progress.
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He indirectly criticized Donald Trump for pulling out of the Paris Agreement.
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BRICS members emphasized that fossil fuels still play a role in developing economies.
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The joint declaration blasted Western carbon border taxes as discriminatory.
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Lula called for a fair transition without repeating the mistakes of the Global North.
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The group backed Brazil’s proposed Tropical Forests Forever Facility for green funding.
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China and UAE signaled support for the forest fund during the Rio meetings.
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Despite climate pledges, contradictions persist—like oil exploration in the Amazon.
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As the UN climate summit nears, BRICS positions reveal both unity and complexity.
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