TNPSC Thervupettagam

13th BRICS Urbanization Forum

June 19 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 36 0
  • The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the Urban Ministerial Declaration, reaffirming commitment to inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and people-centred urban development.
  • The forum was convened by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under India’s BRICS Chairship.
  • The theme of the forum was “Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures.”
  • The declaration emphasised equitable access to urban services, particularly for marginalised groups.
  • Participating countries included Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Discussions covered affordable housing, slum upgrading, public transport, climate adaptation, water security, solid waste management, urban renewal, municipal reforms, and technology-driven urban governance.

 

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