India successfully hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi under its BRICS Chairship 2026, where member nations unanimously adopted a Joint Statement to strengthen disaster resilience, climate adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and implementation of the BRICS DRR Work Plan 2025–2028
Key Highlights
- India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi.
- BRICS nations unanimously adopted the Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction.
- Member countries reaffirmed commitment to the BRICS DRR Work Plan 2025–2028.
- Six flagship knowledge products were launched to enhance disaster resilience cooperation.
India strengthened its leadership in global disaster risk reduction by hosting the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi under its BRICS Chairship 2026. Organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the meeting brought together ministers and senior representatives from BRICS nations to enhance cooperation on climate resilience, sustainable development and disaster preparedness.
The meeting concluded with the unanimous adoption of the BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction, reaffirming the commitment of member countries to accelerate implementation of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028). The declaration aims to strengthen international collaboration and build more resilient societies against growing climate and disaster risks.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said India’s people-centric disaster management framework, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ten-Point Agenda for Disaster Risk Reduction, focuses on innovation, resilience and sustainable development. He urged BRICS members to expand cooperation in early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, science and technology, and community preparedness.
A high-level policy dialogue focused on climate-smart and disaster-resilient infrastructure, highlighting the importance of partnerships, innovative financing and emerging technologies in reducing disaster risks. Ministers also exchanged best practices for improving institutional cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing.
India further demonstrated its commitment by launching six flagship knowledge products designed to support evidence-based policymaking and strengthen disaster management capabilities across BRICS nations. Member countries also agreed to continue technical exchanges, simulation exercises and collaborative initiatives for measurable progress in disaster resilience.
Conclusion:
The successful ministerial meeting reinforces BRICS’ collective commitment to stronger international cooperation, practical action and sustainable development while advancing disaster resilience across member countries.
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India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, where member nations adopted a Joint Statement and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the BRICS DRR Work Plan 2025–2028 through stronger cooperation and resilient development.
