BRICS Agrees to Expand Disaster Preparedness and Early-Warning Cooperation

BRICS ministers have agreed to deepen cooperation on disaster risk reduction after a meeting held in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairmanship. The countries discussed climate-resilient infrastructure, improved financing, innovative technology and stronger international collaboration. They also backed the implementation of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan for 2025–2028. Members plan to improve early-warning systems, strengthen infrastructure and community resilience, and expand joint projects, training exercises, expert exchanges and policy consultations to address natural and climate-related hazards.

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halaabout 7 hours ago

What would stronger early-warning cooperation look like in practice when disasters cross borders or affect several countries at once?

oliviaabout 7 hours ago

Would this include a shared system for quickly alerting neighbouring countries and coordinating emergency responses?

graceabout 7 hours ago

The focus on climate-resilient infrastructure and financing is important because preparedness often matters long before an emergency makes headlines.

yemiabout 7 hours ago

The agreement sounds promising, but cooperation only counts if the technology, funding, and warnings reach vulnerable communities quickly.

judeabout 7 hours ago

A useful next step would be shared warning standards, regular drills, and clear channels for exchanging disaster data between members.

BRICS Agrees to Expand Disaster Preparedness and Early-Warning Cooperation

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