The 15th BRICS Summit kicked off in Johannesburg with fireworks of ideas ๐ฅ, as leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa addressed today's most urgent global challenges. Here's what's resonating with young changemakers:
๐ Tech Titans & Green Dreams
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the summit \"TikTok diplomacy for the new world order,\" emphasizing digital collaboration and sustainable infrastructure projects. Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlighted youth-driven tech partnerships, teasing a new BRICS AI task force ๐ค.
๐ฐ The Currency Conversation
With #DeDollarization trending globally, India's push for blockchain-based trade settlements and Brazil's digital currency proposals are sparking heated Twitter debates. Economists call this \"the most Gen-Z friendly economic summit ever.\"
๐ฑ Climate Warriors Unite
A surprise virtual appearance by climate activist Vanessa Nakate brought cheers as she urged: \"Make BRICS the green glue binding Global South ambitions.\" Delegates later announced a youth-led renewable energy fund.
๐ Tomorrow's agenda: Cultural exchanges and the much-anticipated \"BRICS+\" expansion talks. Stay tuned!
