India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in Delhi on Aug 17-18
The ministry also said under its chairship, it has already initiated discussions and deliberations through a series of virtual meetings
The Indian government will host the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in Delhi from August 17-18. The event, under the theme of India's BRICS chairmanship for 2026, will focus on "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The BRICS Senior Officers' Meeting of the Environment Working Group and the Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development will commence on Monday, while Tuesday will see the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting.
This meeting, presided over by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, aims to facilitate discussions among ministers, senior officers, policymakers, and experts from BRICS member countries. The BRICS Environment Working Group was established in 2015 to tackle key environmental issues, exchange experiences, and enhance collective action among BRICS countries.
The Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was formed in 2024 to further climate change cooperation. During the meetings, senior officers will hold an inaugural session and discuss priorities, while ministers will engage in ministerial-level deliberations on outcomes and thematic discussions. India has identified four key areas for focused engagement: promoting sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, forest fire management and disaster resilience, circular economy, and climate change adaptation. The BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting will be chaired by Minister Yadav.
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