Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern; it is increasingly shaping the contours of global power, economic development, and international cooperation. As the world transitions toward a more complex and multipolar order, critical questions are emerging regarding who defines climate governance, whose interests are prioritised, and how the Global South positions itself within these evolving dynamics.
On 5 March 2026, the inaugural Africa Dialogue Series engaged these questions through a timely and critical conversation at the intersection of BRICS cooperation, geopolitics, and climate change. Bringing together leading scholars from Africa and India, the dialogue explored how emerging economies are navigating the tensions between development imperatives, climate commitments, and global governance frameworks. From discussions on climate justice and economic sovereignty to the role of institutions and partnerships in shaping future pathways, the dialogue offered valuable insights into how the Global South is not only responding to, but also actively shaping, the evolving political economy of climate governance.
As the series continues to unfold, audiences are encouraged to engage with these conversations shaping the intersection of climate change, geopolitics, and the Global South.
Stay tuned for the next instalment, scheduled for 2 April 2026, with the subsequent instalment set to take place on 14 May 2026, where these critical discussions will be further advanced.
Explore the full BRICS and Climate Change series through the links below:
- BRICS, Geopolitics and Climate Change (First instalment-recording available)
- BRICS and Climate Change: Ethiopia and Iran (2 April 2026)
- BRICS and Climate Change: Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (14 May 2026 )
Each dialogue builds on the previous, deepening critical engagement on climate governance, geopolitics dynamics, and the evolving role of the Global South in shaping sustainable futures.