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India Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction

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Under its 2026 Chairship, India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening global resilience and implementing the 2025–2028 Work Plan.

As part of its 2026 BRICS Chairship, India recently hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in New Delhi. The meeting brought together ministers and representatives from member nations to deliberate on the growing challenges posed by climate-induced disasters and geophysical hazards. The primary outcome of the summit was the adoption of a joint statement aimed at fostering a collaborative framework for disaster resilience among the BRICS nations. The meeting emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan (2025–2028). This plan serves as a strategic roadmap for member countries to share best practices, technological innovations, and early warning systems. Given that BRICS nations represent a significant portion of the global population and are frequently exposed to diverse natural hazards—ranging from cyclones and floods to earthquakes—this collective approach is vital for minimizing socio-economic losses.

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