New Delhi, April 4 -- In a statement, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that India has vociferously advocated the need for a Collective Leadership for advancing the 2030 Climate Agenda at the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting, held in Brasilia, Brazil, today. The Indian delegation was led by Amandeep Garg, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

In Session 1, India underscored BRICS' pivotal role in shaping global sustainability and Climate action. Highlighting that BRICS nations collectively account for 47% of the world's population and contribute 36% of global GDP (PPP), India emphasized the group's responsibility in addressing climate change and sustainable d...