11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2025

On 25th April 2025, the 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting, held in Brasília under Brazil’s presidency, adopted a significant declaration addressing the future of work and climate change impacts.

Key Points

Meeting Focus: The meeting discussed “AI and the Future of Work” and “The Impacts of Climate Change on the World of Work and a Just Transition.
India's Vision: India emphasized a human-centric approach to AI, focusing on ethical adoption, workforce upskilling, and creating tech-enabled livelihoods, especially for rural women and youth.
Climate Action: India highlighted it’s just transition framework, focusing on green growth and equitable job creation. Initiatives like the Sector Skill Council for Green Jobs (SSCGJ) and Mission LiFE were showcased.
Key Outcomes of the Declaration:
- Promote inclusive AI policies balancing innovation with worker protection.
- Advance social dialogue for fair climate transitions.
- Strengthen South-South cooperation on labour governance, digital inclusion, and green job creation.
India's Contributions: India’s commitment to inclusive social welfare and technological advancement was commended, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”