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BRICS discusses impacts of AI and climate change on the labor market during Employment WG meeting

Virtual meeting led by Brasil promotes international cooperation to address technological and environmental challenges, with focus on decent work and fair transition.

Published on Feb 26, 2025 10:30 AM - Modified 21 hours ago

The BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) will have its 2nd preparatory meeting on February 27 and 28, under the Brazilian Presidency. The virtual session will be transmitted from the SERPRO headquarters in Brasilia (Federal District). It will gather representatives from the member countries – Brasil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – as well as new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

The event will continue the discussions initiated in mid-February during the opening session led by Brasil’s Minister of Labor and Employment, Luiz Marinho. Discussions will focus on the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the labor market and on the urgency of social protection policies in the face of technological and climate transformations.

The program includes four thematic panels focused on the impacts of climate change on labor and the challenges of a fair transition. The debates will approach strategies to adapt the world of labor to environmental changes, promote decent jobs, strengthen social dialog, and integrate health and occupational safety into public policies. With the participation of experts, government representatives, and social partners, the meeting aims to promote international cooperation and bolster sustainable solutions for the future of work. Under the theme "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance", the Brazilian BRICS Presidency seeks to promote a more equitable global development based on economic and social cooperation among emerging countries.

Press Conference

linkAt the end of the meeting, on February 28, a press conference will be held by Maíra Lacerda, Head of the International Relations Advisory at the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE). On the occasion, she will present an overview of the discussions and the next steps of the Employment Working Group. Journalists interested in covering the press conference should register here, choosing the event "VDC - 2nd Meeting of the the BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) - MTE".

Overview of the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group

Date: February 28, 2025

Time: 12:00 (noon)

Venue: SERPRO (Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados), Brasilia, DF

Attention: Journalists may access the building through the SERPRO entrance across from Casa da Mulher, on SGAN 601. See location here

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