The declaration addresses two pivotal themes: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work” and “The Impacts of Climate Change on the World of Work and a Just Transition”.
- The meeting, held under Brazil’s Presidency in Brasília, was convened under the theme “Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”.
Key Highlights of the Declaration
- Supported by: ILO for advancing labour rights.
- The declaration commits BRICS nations to:
- Promote inclusive AI policies that balance innovation with worker protection.
- Advance social dialogue to ensure fair climate transitions.
- Strengthen South-South cooperation on labour governance, digital inclusion, and green job creation.
Significance of declaration for workers
- Harnessing AI for Decent Work: Equitable access to AI means ensuring that workers have a voice, through meaningful social dialogue.
- BRICS countries are uniquely placed to shape the transformations needed regarding the rights-based use of AI at work through South-South cooperation.” (ILO)
- Just Transition - Green Jobs, Inclusive Policies: 1.2 billion livelihoods are under threat from ecosystem collapse; 2.4 billion workers endure dangerous heat levels.
- Universal Social Protection: Protection gap is increasingly widening, including for platform workers with no safety net and the 83 per cent of people even lack basic coverage.
- Impetus to Social Justice: ILO commits to support BRICS through Global Coalition for Social Justice, offering normative guidance, research, and technical cooperation.
