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BRICS ministers to meet in New Delhi on sustainable future

BRICS ministers to meet in New Delhi on sustainable future
BRICS meet to focus on sustainable future · thehansindia.com

A group of countries called BRICS is having a big meeting in New Delhi, the capital of India.

The people who take care of the environment will talk about how to protect nature together.

On August 17, some officials will meet first to prepare for the big meeting.

On August 18, the environment ministers from BRICS countries will have their main discussions.

A minister from India named Bhupender Yadav will lead the meeting.

The countries want to share ideas and learn from each other about taking care of the Earth.

They chose a theme about being strong, creative, cooperative, and sustainable.

Being sustainable means taking care of our planet so it stays healthy for many years.

The group started its environment talks back in 2015 in Moscow, Russia.

At this meeting, they hope to agree on how to work together for a better future.

Key facts

Event
12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting
Main meeting date
August 18, 2026
Preceding event
BRICS Senior Officers' Meeting on August 17, 2026
Location
New Delhi, India
Theme
Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Presiding minister
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of India
Working group established
2015, at first BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in Moscow
Chair
India's BRICS Chairship 2026

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