Mumbai to host BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026, focus on climate resilience, mobility and urban innovation

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-06-22 05:54:00 UTC

Key Points

• Mumbai is scheduled to host the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026 on August 11-12, organized by Mumbai First in collaboration with the Maharashtra government and the Centre.
• The event operates under the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during India's BRICS presidency.
• Delegations will deliberate on four key themes: climate resilience, future-ready urban planning and mobility, inclusive development, and urban governance.
• The conclave aims to move beyond dialogue to facilitate institutional partnerships capable of delivering measurable outcomes and actionable policy roadmaps.
• This initiative builds upon the BRICS Friendship Cities framework launched in 2016, with previous recommendations presented at the BRICS Summit in Goa.
• Officials expect the event to strengthen city-to-city and people-to-people ties among BRICS nations while showcasing Mumbai's infrastructure transformation.