Why in news
- Under its BRICS Chairship 2026, India prioritized people-centric climate action, afforestation, and circular economy strategies across member nations.
Key points
- India's framework for climate action within BRICS emphasizes sustainable lifestyles, community-based adaptation, and reduction of economy-wide emissions intensity.
- The approach leverages domestic progress in expanding non-fossil energy capacity to build consensus among Global South economies.
- Engagement activities, including the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and Youth Summit in Gandhinagar and Kevadia, were aligned around the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
- The strategy highlights decentralised climate resilience rather than top-down regulatory mandates.
Key terms
Emissions Intensity
The volume of greenhouse gas emissions generated per unit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
BRICS Chairship Theme 2026
Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
Prelims facts
- India's BRICS 2026 theme centers on 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Mains discussion
- Evaluate how India uses multilateral platforms like BRICS to advocate for equity-based climate action and circular economic models.
Source: PIB English
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2025 · Q97 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS; I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?