According to a statement received in Jakarta on Friday, this appeal was made by Deputy Minister of Environment and Deputy Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH), Diaz Hendropriyono, during the BRICS Climate Leadership Agenda forum held at Itamaraty Palace, Brasília, Brazil.
“We propose that the issue of loss and damage, referring to the UNFCCC framework, be included as part of the BRICS Climate Research Platform’s scope. This is crucial as a scientific foundation in designing climate justice-based policies,” Diaz stated.
Leading the Indonesian delegation, Diaz urged that loss and damage be placed on the BRICS climate research agenda as an act of solidarity with countries most affected by the climate crisis.
The loss and damage issue refers to the unavoidable negative impacts of climate change that persist despite mitigation and adaptation efforts, including economic, social, and environmental losses.
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Diaz also emphasized that the exchange of scientific data among countries via the BRICS Climate Research Platform (BCRP) should be conducted voluntarily to uphold the principles of equality and information sovereignty.
Furthermore, Indonesia advocates for the Annex section of the Joint Declaration to be thoroughly finalized before the document is presented at the heads of state forum. The annex contains technical implementation details and is an integral part of the main agreement.
“Finalizing the annex should be done from the outset. It is not merely supplementary but a substantive element that must be carefully discussed before escalating to the heads of state level,” Diaz affirmed.
All of Indonesia’s proposals were well-received by member countries and will be included in the final document as part of BRICS’ collective commitment to strengthening scientific cooperation that is transparent and based on climate justice.
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Translator: Prisca, Azis Kurmala
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