India to Host 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on August 18
India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on August 18, 2026, preceded by the Senior Officers' Meeting of the Environment Working Group and Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development on August 17. The events, under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,' will bring together ministers, policymakers, and experts to discuss priorities including sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, forest fire management, disaster resilience, circular economy, and climate adaptation. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will preside over the ministerial meeting, which aims to foster consensus and strengthen environmental cooperation among BRICS countries.
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mint broke this story on 16 Aug, 05:48 am. Other outlets followed.