Archive · 24 Jul 2026
BRICS Nations Strengthen Disaster Resilience Commitment in New Delhi
The BRICS nations recently met in New Delhi to talk about how to better prepare for and handle disasters.
India, which is leading the BRICS group this year, hosted the meeting.
The countries agreed to work together more closely to make their societies more resilient to disasters.
They also adopted a joint statement and a work plan for the next few years.
India shared its approach to disaster management, which focuses on people and is guided by Prime Minister Modi's Ten-Point Agenda.
The meeting also featured discussions on resilient infrastructure, innovative financing, and new technologies to address climate and disaster risks.
Six new knowledge products were launched to help with disaster risk reduction efforts across BRICS countries.
BRICS nations met in New Delhi to strengthen disaster resilience commitments.
India chaired the meeting under its BRICS Chairship 2026.
The BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction was unanimously adopted.
India emphasized its people-centric approach and five strategic priorities for disaster risk reduction.
Six flagship knowledge products were launched to support disaster risk reduction initiatives.
- Who
- BRICS Member Countries
- What
- BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction
- When
- Friday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen disaster resilience through enhanced cooperation, innovation, and sustainable development
India's Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
Collective BRICS Commitment
Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction
India's Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
India emphasizes a people-centric approach guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ten-Point Agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Collective BRICS Commitment
BRICS nations collectively commit to accelerating the implementation of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028) and deepening cooperation for building resilient societies.
- Chairship
- India
- Meeting Location
- New Delhi
- Meeting Date
- Friday
- Chairperson
- Nityanand Rai
- Key Document Adopted
- BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction
- Work Plan Period
- 2025–2028
- Theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Flagship Knowledge Products Launched
- 6