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BRICS Climate Finance: India's Role in Reshaping Global Architecture

The BRICS nations, representing over 40% of the global population and 30% of worldwide emissions, face a critical challenge in balancing climate commitments with economic development—a test that India must navigate as it requires $2.5 trillion in climate finance through 2030 while building 1 billion square meters of new construction annually. Through the New Development Bank and reformed climate finance mechanisms, BRICS can reshape the global architecture to provide developing economies like India with the flexible capital needed to pursue climate-resilient infrastructure without sacrificing growth. This shift could fundamentally transform how emerging nations access climate finance and implement sustainable development at scale.