Brazil and the BRICS : in search of multilateralism in a multipolar world

Leonardo Ramos, Daniela Vieira Secches, Adriano do Vale – SEPTEMBER 2026

In 2025, Brazil chaired BRICS with the Rio summit and hosted COP30 in Belém. The 2026 presidential election now pits contrasting visions for the country’s foreign policy—balancing Western ties against emerging-power alliances. This sequence offers a key moment to examine the foundations, evolution, and limits of Brazil’s engagement with BRICS.

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Russie : un agenda climatique et environnemental en mutation

Boris Kalioujny – December 2025

The study analyzes the mechanisms and stakes of Russian sustainable development, with particular attention paid to the climate issue. It also addresses the circular economy and green finance (ESG), which have become key elements of international standards. In the years preceding the war, the Russian authorities had stepped up their efforts, aware of the economic losses associated with a wait-and-see stance. Russia had thus adopted a climate doctrine, created a green bond market, and introduced laws forcing polluting companies to reduce their emissions and publish their results.

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