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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