On Earth Day, 22 April, Deputy Head of Iran’s Department of Environment Iraj Heshmati noted the increasing importance of BRICS countries’ initiatives in ecology He said the recent meeting of environment ministers of the grouping was an important step in strengthening environmental diplomacy of the Global South and promoting a fair approach to climate issues. This is reported by
IRNA, a partner of TV BRICS.

At the same time, he said BRICS priorities are fully in line with Iran’s environmental objectives: developing renewable energy, sustainable use of natural resources, combating desertification and supporting bioeconomy.

Heshmati expressed hope that the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil will be a platform for concerted action by developing countries. Iran, he said, can play an active role within the BRICS framework by promoting global environmental justice interests, gaining access to green investment and clean technologies.

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