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PM Modi At Brics Summit 2025 Live Updates: The leaders of Brics nations have expressed strong support for India’s bid to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028. The endorsement came in a joint declaration issued on Sunday at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In the declaration, Brics countries reaffirmed their unity and commitment to the objectives of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the need for collective global action to combat climate change. "We stress our commitment to uphold multilateralism as necessary to address challenges threatening our shared planet and future such as climate change," the leaders stated.

The declaration further urged all countries to honor their commitments under the Paris Agreement and to increase their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. “We resolve to remain united in the pursuit of the purpose and goals of the Paris Agreement and the objectives of the UNFCCC,” it read.

The Brics leaders also reaffirmed their pledge to fully implement the Paris Agreement in all aspects—mitigation, adaptation, and support for developing countries—while respecting the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities, according to national capabilities.

In support of global climate action, they extended full backing to Brazil’s Presidency of COP30, scheduled to take place in Belem in 2025, and stressed the importance of cooperation across all pillars of the UNFCCC. “We also underscore our full commitment to a successful COP30 that will catalyze progress in implementing the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement,” the declaration said.

In a significant step, the leaders welcomed India’s candidacy to host COP33 in 2028, a move seen as a reflection of New Delhi’s growing leadership role in global climate discussions.

The Brics group also endorsed the Brics Climate Leadership Agenda, underscoring the need for solutions tailored to each country’s development priorities, while enhancing collective action to meet climate targets. They called for a stronger global response to climate change in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication.