I encourage you to read the entire declaration, but here are some highlights:
I encourage you to read the entire declaration, but here are some highlights:
1. BRICS is committed to improving global governance, with the United Nations playing a central role in the international system
2. BRICS recognizes the International Monetary Fund as the center of the global financial safety net, but is concerned that there aren’t enough women in IMF leadership positions
3. BRICS is committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
4. BRICS calls on the international community to maintain and scale up efforts to combat climate change. BRICS will transition to zero- or low-emission transportation to help reduce its carbon footprint
5. BRICS advocates for a fair and inclusive international system for carbon accounting and is collaborating with the private sector to create carbon markets
6. BRICS recognizes the World Health Organization’s leading role in directing and coordinating international health work, especially during crises
7. BRICS understands that a well-funded WHO will help ensure vaccines for all and achieve health-related Sustainable Development Goals
8. BRICS applauds the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, which will help safeguard the world from future pandemics
9. After nearly a month of total silence, BRICS has expressed serious concern about Israel’s unprovoked attacks against Iran without mentioning Israel by name
10. A new age of sustainable understanding and inclusion
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