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Odisha to host BRICS disaster risk reduction meeting with 11 nations

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Odisha, India, will host the second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group from June 3-5.
  • Representatives from 11 countries, including BRICS members and partners, will attend the event in Puri.
  • The meeting will focus on disaster resilience, sustainable financing, and integrating traditional knowledge.

Odisha is set to host the second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group in Puri from June 3 to 5, 2026. The state was chosen for its recognized achievements in disaster preparedness, particularly its effective cyclone management and early warning systems, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.

Delegates, policymakers, and experts from 11 nations will convene for the in-person meeting under India's BRICS presidency. The participating countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to attend the inaugural event on June 4.

globally recognised milestones in disaster preparedness, effective cyclone management, and early warning systems

— Suresh PujariOdisha was chosen as the host state due to its achievements in disaster management.

The discussions will center on critical aspects of disaster resilience. Key focus areas include sustainable financing for DRR, developing resilient infrastructure, enhancing anticipatory response mechanisms, and incorporating traditional knowledge into strategies for mitigating disaster impacts. This meeting underscores the growing importance of international cooperation in addressing global disaster risks.

The first in-person technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group under India's BRICS Presidency is scheduled from June 3 to June 5, 2026, in Puri.

— Suresh PujariThe minister announced the dates and location of the meeting.
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