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.