Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India Hosts BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction
India is hosting a big meeting with BRICS countries to talk about how to prepare for and reduce the risks of disasters.
This meeting is the result of a year of discussions and planning.
The countries will discuss how to make their communities more resilient to disasters, share ideas, and work together to implement a plan for the next few years.
They will also talk about how to build infrastructure that can withstand disasters and get better at managing risks.
The goal is to make sure that all the countries are better prepared for disasters and can work together to help each other.
India will host the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on Friday, July 26, 2024.
The meeting will focus on strengthening disaster resilience, enhancing cooperation, promoting innovation, and supporting sustainable development.
A joint statement on disaster risk reduction will be issued, reaffirming the collective commitment to the issue.
The meeting will culminate a year-long process of technical consultations and consensus building among BRICS member countries.
The BRICS DRR Work Plan (2025-2028) will be a key focus, with discussions on accelerating its implementation and identifying future areas of collaboration.
- Who
- Ministers and heads of delegations from BRICS member countries
- What
- BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- When
- Friday, July 26, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen disaster resilience, enhance cooperation, promote innovation, support sustainable development, and implement the BRICS DRR Work Plan (2025-2028)
Proactive Disaster Management
Resource Allocation Concerns
Importance of Disaster Resilience
Proactive Disaster Management
Strengthening disaster resilience is crucial for emerging economies to mitigate risks and enhance sustainable development.
Resource Allocation Concerns
While important, the focus should also consider the economic burden and resource allocation for other pressing needs.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Organizer
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Key Document
- BRICS DRR Work Plan (2025-2028)
- Previous Declarations
- Udaipur Declaration (2016), Kazan Declaration (2024)