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The Third Colloquium on Oceans and Ocean Regions Governance Beyond

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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2023 BTTC Recommendations

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Under the theme, BRICS and Africa: Partnership for mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism, the 15th BRICS Academic Forum took place on 14 -17 May 2023 at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. The Academic Forum included academics, researchers, diplomats, and government officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. South Africa's 2023 BRICS Presidency presents an opportunity for the BRICS members to further coalesce around ...
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2022 BTTC Recommendations

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We, the participants of the BRICS academic process and members of the BRICS Think Council from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa attended the 14th BRICS Academic forum on 20 May, 2022. We commend the efforts and contributions that BRICS countries have made over the years to promote cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Focusing on how BRICS countries can build high quality strategic partnership for common development, our discussions and deliberations have been thorough, in-de...
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2021 BTTC Recommendations

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The establishment and growth of BRICS have been a positive factor in global affairs. The grouphas contributed significantly to creating an alternative narrative on growth and sustainabledevelopment for the benefit of developing countries and emerging economies. It has provideda unique forum to discuss important global governance issues and to deliberate on solutionsand ideas that benefit all. We call for further strengthening of engagement among the BRICScountries at all levels --governments, a...
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2020 BTTC Recommendations

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Delegates from five BRICS countries and over 200 international experts gathered in person in Moscow and online from around the world for the 12th BRICS Academic Forum in October 2020 and worked out the following conclusions and recommendations: We the participants to the BRICS Academic Forum and members of the BRICS Think Tank Council (BTTC) highly appreciate the resolve of the BRICS leaders to continue permanent dialogue with the representatives of BRICS expert and academic community, to inclu...
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2019 BTTC Recommendations

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The BRICS Academic Forum aims at strengthening networks of policy-oriented academics, as well as providing policy recommendations to governments. In 2019, the forum focused on six topics: financing for development; trade and investment; science, technology and innovation; energy and development; transnational crime; and agriculture. These topics were discussed in specific panels, all having representatives from each of the five BRICS countries. In this report, there is a summary of the recommen...
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