12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting adopts joint statement in New Delhi
The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement by consensus and launched four knowledge compendiums.
Summary
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav hosted the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 18 August 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship. The meeting concluded with the consensual adoption of a Joint Ministerial Statement. Ministers also launched four knowledge compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group, including ones on sustainable lifestyles, integrated wildfire management and landscape-based greening approaches. India's contributions to the sustainable lifestyles compendium include Mission LiFE and the Environment Education Programme.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting
- Venue and date
- New Delhi, 18 August 2026
- Host
- Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
- Outcome
- Joint Ministerial Statement adopted by consensus
- Knowledge products
- Four compendiums (incl. sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, landscape greening)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many knowledge compendiums were launched at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting on 18 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Four
Four knowledge compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group were unveiled.
Consider the following statements about the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting: 1. It was held in Pune. 2. The Joint Ministerial Statement was adopted by a majority vote, with India abstaining. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The meeting was held in New Delhi, and the Joint Ministerial Statement was adopted by consensus under India's chairship.