Odisha to host second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction technical meeting from June 3-5, 2026

Key facts

• Odisha will host the second technical meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group of BRICS from June 3-5, 2026, in Puri.
• The event will feature representatives from 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, Iran, and Indonesia.
• The deliberations will focus on sustainable DRR financing, resilient infrastructure, anticipatory response, and integrating traditional knowledge into disaster resilience strategies.
• Odisha was selected as the host state due to its globally recognised milestones in disaster preparedness, effective cyclone management, and early warning systems.
• The BRICS grouping represents approximately 49.5 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of the global GDP, and 26 per cent of the global trade.