Delegates from 11 Countries to Participate in BRICS Meeting in Puri, Odisha from June 3-5

India recently chaired the inaugural technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, which took place virtually in April 2023. The primary focus of the meeting was to foster collaboration among BRICS member nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—on enhancing disaster resilience and reducing the risks associated with natural calamities.

This meeting is part of a broader initiative aimed at improving preparedness and response mechanisms in the face of increasing environmental challenges due to climate change and urbanization. Participants discussed strategies for sharing best practices, developing early warning systems, and promoting regional cooperation in disaster management. The outcomes of this meeting will inform future actions and policies that aim to mitigate the impact of disasters on communities and economies within BRICS nations.

Indias leadership in this forum underscores its commitment to addressing global challenges through multilateral cooperation and reflects the growing importance of disaster risk reduction in international policy agendas.