Africa Dialogue: Geopolitics and Climate Change

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 ...
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Newly appointed South African Brics Think Tank Chairperson

The National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) proudly announces the appointment of Professor Mogomme A. Masoga, Chairperson of the NIHSS Board, as Chairperson of the South African BRICS Think Tank (SABTT) and South Africa’s official representative to the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC). This appointment, made by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training, takes effect on 02 January 2026.   Professor Masoga’s appointment marks a decisiv...
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17th BRICS Summit – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2025

Summit Theme: “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” At the XVII BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 6 to 7 July 2025, leaders of the BRICS nations convened under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” They reaffirmed their shared commitment to the foundational BRICS principles of mutual respect, sovereign equality, democracy, and inclusiveness. Building on 17 y...
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2025 BTTC Recommendations

The XVII BRICS Summit, scheduled for July 6-7 in Brazil, takes place amid great changes of the era. Protectionism seriously impacts the multilateral system. The tendency towards using unilateral measures and the rise of extremism in various regions threaten global stability and deepen inequalities, disproportionately affecting the world's most vulnerable populations. In response, President Lula da Silva has underscored BRICS as a pivotal platform for advancing global solutions. Championing dipl...
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BRICS Academic Forum (FABRICS)

On 25-26 June 2025 the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) as part of its Brazilian BRICS Presidency hosted the 17 BRICS Academic Forum, in Brasilia, Brazil. This years’ Academic Forum theme "Global South-Driven Cooperation for Inclusive, Sustainable Development and Reform of Global Governance”, guided carefully considered conversation that led to robust and purposefully actionable recommendations. Leading the South African delegation to the Academic Forum was the South Af...
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The Third Colloquium on Oceans and Ocean Regions Governance Beyond

In an era of intensifying global challenges, the governance of oceans has emerged as a critical issue for nations worldwide, transcending environmental concerns and impacting economic development, human security, and international relations. Recognising these complexities, the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) has supported groundbreaking research initiatives, such as the "Oceans and Ocean Regions Governance" a project led by Professor Maxi Schoeman. This ini...
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DUT’s BRICS Research Work Honoured with a Prestigious

Prof Netswera recounted, “Without the collective efforts of over 69 academics from all our BRICS nations participating in the various Communities of Practice and over 70 Capacity Development Fellows (Master and Doctoral students), this Prize would not have been won. This team has in the past two years produced over 8 books, two special issues of journals and numerous independent journal articles through reputable publishers like Palgrave, Routledge and Springer. More books and journal articles ...
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2024 BTTC Recommendations

The 16th BRICS Academic Forum took place on 22-24 May 2024 in Moscow. Held under the slogan “BRICS: New Figures at the Global Chessboard”, the Academic Forum academics, researchers, diplomats government officials. The expansion of the grouping is a new chapter in the history of multilateralism. During more than 10 years of its existence, BRICS has evolved into a group that offers example of genuine multilateralism, new ways of collaboration, and provides a vision of a just multipolar internatio...
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The 3rd BRICS Research Institute Conference in Beijing, China.

The 3rd BRICS Research Institute Conference, held from September 25 to 27, 2024, in Beijing, China. The conference themed “Growth and sustainability of livelihoods in the BRICS countries: knowledge sharing in social justice, governance and multilateralism" represented a significant gathering of scholars and practitioners dedicated to exploring the multifaceted dimensions of BRICS nations—namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt and by invitation to this particular event, Indones...
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3rd BRICS Research Institute Conference in Beijing China

The 3rd BRICS Research Institute Conference, held from September 25 to 27, 2024, in Beijing, China. The conference themed “Growth and sustainability of livelihoods in the BRICS countries: knowledge sharing in social justice, governance and multilateralism" represented a significant gathering of scholars and practitioners dedicated to exploring the multifaceted dimensions of BRICS nations—namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt and by invitation to this particular...
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