Global South Climate Ambition Observatory

The Global South Climate Ambition Observatory is an initiative of the Socio-Environmental Platform at the BRICS Policy Center, dedicated to broadening the Global South’s perspective on the global and domestic dynamics of climate action. Taking a critical and context-sensitive approach, the Observatory seeks to produce and disseminate knowledge on how Global South countries are shaping their climate policies, developing legislation, and positioning themselves in international negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The initiative stems from the recognition of the need for a space dedicated to research and the continuous monitoring of the climate ambitions of countries that are often overlooked or insufficiently analyzed in comparative studies. By combining qualitative and quantitative data, the Observatory aims to provide accessible yet rigorous analyses that contribute to academic debate, public policymaking, and the strengthening of civil society.

The project builds on research conducted by the Socio-Environmental Platform at the BRICS Policy Center since 2022 on the climate ambitions of BRICS countries. Building on this experience, and with the support of the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), the Observatory has developed into a permanent platform for research and dialogue on climate policy in the Global South.