The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for stronger cooperation and investment in climate preparedness as the region continues to face floods, cyclones and long droughts. More than 30 climate experts and over 200 delegates from across the region gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, from 8 to 11 September for the 31st Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31). The meeting ran under the theme “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together within the SADC region.” Opening the forum, Dr Douty…

The President of Mozambique’s Parliament, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, has stressed that children, girls and women are disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change. She made the remarks on Monday during a debate on the Motion on Climate Change at the Conference of Women Speakers of Parliament, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Mozambique, Talapa highlighted how diminishing resources increasingly force women to travel long distances in search of essentials, often exposing them to violence and human trafficking. Drawing from her…

At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government officially endorsed the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a Brazilian initiative designed to deliver large-scale, predictable, and performance-based payments to countries conserving tropical forests. The fund aims to expand global forest cover while securing long-term environmental and climate stability, as reported by the official website of the 2025 Brazil BRICS Presidency. The Tropical Forests Forever Fund is set for official launch at COP30, scheduled for…

In a high-level meeting held in Brasilia, representatives of the BRICS countries convened to strengthen cooperation on climate change and sustainable development. The session was part of the BRICS Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, established to advance collective action towards an inclusive, low-carbon global future. This is reported by the official website of Brazil’s Ministries of Environment and Climate Change. According to the source, Brazil now pledges to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 59 per cent…

Applications for the third international contest “Green Eurasia” will be accepted until 31 March. The event is aimed at finding effective solutions in the field of climate adaptation, greenhouse gas emission reduction and sustainable development. The organisers are the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). TV BRICS will be an international media partner of the event. General Director of ASI Svetlana Chupsheva emphasised that the competition promotes international cooperation and the exchange of advanced technologies.…

In line with global commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Brazilian Ministry of Transport has introduced the programme, aimed at curbing pollution from freight and passenger vehicles. The programme sets out a framework for enhancing emission reduction efforts in road transport. It aims to promote national and international collaboration with public and private organisations to develop sustainable solutions, improve fuel efficiency, and align freight and passenger transport with environmental conservation goals. The initiative also aligns with the United Nations…

With its rapid development and growing international influence, China has been increasingly engaging in global affairs, offering Chinese solutions to global challenges such as poverty and climate change in both concept and action, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. The report, titled “Promoting the Development and Progress of Human Civilization through Exchange and Mutual Learning,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency. By 2020, China’s large-scale anti-poverty campaign had lifted 98.99…

Irina Petrunina has been Director of the Department for Competition, Energy Efficiency, and Environment at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development since 2022. She graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical Institute. She underwent retraining at the Russian Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation. From 1991 to 2019, she held positions in education – from deputy school director to deputy director of the Department of State Policy in the sphere of upbringing, additional education and children’s…

The State Government of Rio de Janeiro has implemented an advanced lightning monitoring system to enhance its disaster preparedness during the summer of 2025. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS. The State Centre for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters has been utilising a real-time lightning visualisation tool. This system provides immediate insights into electrical discharges across municipalities, enabling precise analysis of storm patterns. By integrating lightning data with radar and satellite imagery, the…

Zimbabwe’s sugarcane industry is embracing climate adaptation strategies to safeguard yields and expand production, aiming for a 100,000 metric tonne increase by 2030. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Zimbabweans aim to raise sugarcane deliveries to mills from 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes by implementing climate-smart practices. New farmers are also emphasising the importance of learning from experienced counterparts to strengthen the sector. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 42 sugarcane outgrowers who received certificates in…