Bhupender Yadav, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, called upon members of the BRICS alliance to unite in a bid to combat climate change.The minister took part in the 9th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting on Thursday, which had the theme Advancing Environmental Cooperation amongst BRICS towards the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.The event was conducted under the Presidency of South Africa, with members joining in virtually through video conference.The 9th #BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting held under the theme of theme, “Advancing Environmental Cooperation amongst BRICS towards the attainment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” through video conferencingUnion Minister @byadavbjp calls upon the BRICS…— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 29, 2023In the meeting, he called upon BRICS nations to form technological and economic alliances so that concrete actions can be taken to protect the environment and prevent climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.Participated in the 9th BRICS Environment Ministers meeting virtually. Called upon the BRICS nations to unite for urgent concrete climate actions.Stated that finance and tech partnerships must be strengthened as key pillars to initiate greater efforts to fight climate change. pic.twitter.com/yz2c06WbcZ— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) June 28, 2023“For BRICS Nations, finance and technology partnerships are the key pillars which will enable us to make greater efforts for combating climate change and protecting biodiversity. Once we are joined by finance and technology, we can ensure environmental justice, climate justice, and have a fair, just and inclusive transition,” Bhupender Yadav said.BRICS Environment MoU key to climate change fight: MinistersBhupender Yadav said that the implementation plan of the BRICS Environment MoU, which was signed in July 2018, was a key platform to combat climate change, as it will allow BRICS nations to exchange knowledge, ideas, and best practices.The minister highlighted the environmental initiatives that have been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protect the environment and biodiversity in the country.Elaborated on the efforts being made by India under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji for protection of environment and combating climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) June 28, 2023BRICS is an alliance that contains the regional powers Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
