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BRICS Countries Approve Environmental Cooperation Priorities at Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi

Países do BRICS aprovam prioridades de cooperação ambiental em reunião de ministros em Nova Délhi
Countries
ChinaEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussia
Cooperation areas
Inclusive MultilateralismInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-08-24 13:56:22 UTC

Key Points

  • The 12th meeting of BRICS environment ministers concluded in New Delhi on August 17-18 as part of India’s 2026 BRICS presidency agenda.
  • The main outcome was the adoption of a joint ministerial declaration consolidating priorities such as forest restoration, combating wildfires, circular economy transition, ecosystem resilience, responsible lifestyles, and climate adaptation.
  • India proposed publishing compendia on sustainable lifestyles and traditional knowledge, and stressed that developing countries need financial support and adaptation assistance due to climate impacts.
  • Russia called for practical cooperation under the BRICS Environmentally Sound Technology Platform and the BRICS Clean Rivers project, and proposed a dedicated BRICS environmental website to speed information exchange.
  • China reported progress in air-quality improvement, forest expansion, and renewable energy development, and urged BRICS countries to use multilateral mechanisms for a joint green transition.
  • Ethiopia presented its Green Legacy initiative, including forest restoration, early-warning systems, wildfire prevention and response, and plans to establish a circular economy center of excellence in Addis Ababa.
  • Bilateral meetings were also held, including between Iran and Indonesia on forest protection, water resources, marine ecosystems, plastic pollution, and technology and experience exchange.
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