Piyush Verma

Why India’s bid for COP 33 is particularly poignant for the Global South

Why India’s bid for COP 33 is particularly poignant for the Global South

By Piyush Verma and Abhinav Jindal

India’s bid to host COP 33 is a clear signal of geopolitical intent. It positions the world’s largest democracy, the most populous nation and the fourth-largest economy as a bridge between developed and developing worlds.

How Brazil’s Deepening Ties with India, South Africa and Indonesia Can Reshape Global Energy Order

How Brazil’s Deepening Ties with India, South Africa and Indonesia Can Reshape Global Energy Order

By Piyush Verma

By working more closely with India, South Africa, and Indonesia, Brazil can move faster at home, bargain better abroad, and ensure the Global South is not just present but powerful at the table where tomorrow’s rules are written.

'IBSA+Indonesia' can be a new Global South-led force in climate and energy leadership

'IBSA+Indonesia' can be a new Global South-led force in climate and energy leadership

By Piyush Verma

At a time when multilateralism is under significant stress and global climate finance remains skewed and inequitably distributed, IBSA+Indonesia offers a fresh model of geopolitical collaboration on energy and climate – anchored in shared values and driven by practical action.