Sustainable development

October 27, 2026 8:26 PM

12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Adopts Joint Declaration on Global Cooperation, UN Security Council Reform, AI and Counter-Terrorism

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in New Delhi on Tuesday with the adoption of a Joint Declaration, reaffirming the role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in strengthening mutual understanding, building trust among nations, supporting the peaceful resolution of international disputes and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the forum, which was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. The Presiding Officers and...

October 27, 2026 7:09 PM

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Calls for Global Cooperation, Technology Sharing and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities for Sustainable Development

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh on Tuesday stressed that sustainability requires stronger international cooperation, greater access to finance, technology sharing and respect for the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities. Addressing the plenary session of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on the theme ‘Sustainability: The Centrality of Parliament in Fostering a Sustainable and Inclusive Future for Our Nations’, Harivan...

September 12, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi Declaration lauds India’s BRICS chairship for injecting ‘new impetus’ to strengthen ties, solidarity

The ‘New Delhi Declaration’ adopted by the BRICS member countries commended India for hosting the Outreach/BRICS Plus Dialogue segment of the 18th BRICS Summit, asserting that India’s chairship has injected “new impetus” to strengthen international cooperation and solidarity. The leaders of BRICS countries, who met for the 18th BRICS Summit held under the theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’, reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit...

September 10, 2026 4:42 PM

BRICS: Shaping an Inclusive Global Order

BRICS has emerged as a significant platform for coordinating economic policy among major emerging economies and for articulating common positions on issues of global governance. Through sustained dialogue and cooperation, the grouping has evolved into an important mechanism for advancing the interests and perspectives of the Global South within multilateral institutions. Its agenda encompasses development, finance, technology, trade and people-to-people exchanges, reflecting the broadening scope...

September 1, 2026 8:31 PM

Environmental challenges require integrated, collaborative solutions: Bhupender Yadav

Environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion require integrated and collaborative solutions, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday. He said that stronger cooperation is needed to build climate-resilient, resource-efficient and sustainable development pathways. The minister made these comments while addressing the opening session of the fourth Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF), the highest-level bilateral forum between I...

August 17, 2026 6:52 PM

BRICS senior officials discuss environment, climate change and sustainable development priorities in New Delhi

Senior officials from BRICS member countries met in New Delhi on Monday to discuss key priorities related to environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The Senior Officers’ Meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group and the Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was held at Bharat Mandapam and chaired by Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Officials ...

July 18, 2026 9:11 AM

Science-led roadmap proposed for sustainable development of Kargil

Scientists, policymakers, academicians and local stakeholders came together in Kargil to identify science and technology interventions for the region's sustainable and inclusive development, with a focus on agriculture, food processing, renewable energy and rural entrepreneurship. The one-day meet on "Science, Technology, and Innovation Need Identification for Sustainable Development of Kargil" was organised on July 15 by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research ...

November 19, 2025 8:37 PM

PM Modi to embark on three-day visit to South Africa for G20 Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21 to 23, to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by the Republic of South Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. According to the MEA release, this year’s Summit marks the fourth consecutive G20 meeting held in the Global South, underscoring the growing influence and cooperation of developing nations in shaping global governance. During the Summit, PM Modi will present...

October 22, 2025 10:47 PM

India stresses inclusive, sustainable growth at UNCTAD conference in Geneva

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, led India’s delegation at the XVIth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva, underlining the nation’s growing economic stature and commitment to sustainable, inclusive development. Addressing the conference, Goyal highlighted India’s transformation into one of the top five global economies, maintaining an average annual growth of over seven per cent over the past three years. He noted that ...

September 16, 2025 10:39 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Danish counterpart; focus on Green Growth and India–EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to further deepen the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discussed cooperation in areas including trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development. Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes to Denmark on its ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European...