Ndivhuho Tshikovhi, Andréa Santos, Xiaolong Zou, Fulufhelo Netswera, Irina Zotovna Yarygina, Sriram Divi. COVID-19 and climate change in BRICS nations. Taylor and Francis eBooks. December 28, 2023.

Abstract: This book provides a quantitative and qualitative overview of the overall impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the ability of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS countries) to reshape global climate governance and explore areas of mutual benefit. cooperation.

The BRICS countries represent almost 40% of the total world population and are therefore intrinsic to global efforts and outcomes for the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and beyond. At first, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic does not appear to be directly related to BRICS policies to address climate change, but it has influenced the pace and nature of climate action due to the loss of human capital and financial. This book examines this correlation and raises awareness about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and possible solutions on BRICS climate strategies. Drawing on case studies from each country, the authors use examples from urban governance, energy transition strategy, foreign investment and more to illustrate how COVID-19 has negatively or positively impacted climate data and draw broader conclusions about climate policies to follow. long term that can be implemented.

This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of climate change, environmental policy and governance, and global development studies.

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