India, Aug. 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
At the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Heads of Delegations of BRICS member countries, unveiled four knowledge Compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group. The documents reflect leading practices, knowledge systems and innovations amongst the BRICS Member Countries.
These Compendiums are the outcome of constructive and meaningful deliberations undertaken in the BRICS Environment Working Group, culminating in the development of four collaborative knowledge products. Together, they embody the spirit of cooperation and reflect the national experiences, leading practices, innovative solutions, and local knowledge systems of BRICS Member Countries.
One of the outcomes is the Compendium on "Best Practices and Innovative Approaches for Integrated Wildfire Management." More than a collection of country experiences, the Compendium reflects a shared vision: from prevention to preparedness, from early warning to early action, and from response to recovery- we must manage fire together. By connecting knowledge, technology, institutions and communities, BRICS countries can strengthen collective resilience, protect forests and biodiversity, safeguard livelihoods, and build a more fire-resilient future.
The Compendium also identifies areas where BRICS cooperation can be strengthened, including knowledge and experience sharing, capacity building and technical cooperation, collaborative research, and the development of common approaches for monitoring and assessment. It represents a step towards strengthening cooperation while highlighting practical examples that can inform efforts to restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, improve livelihoods and contribute to global restoration and sustainable development objectives.
The Compendium showcases India's transition towards a market-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) architecture, supported by centralized digital platforms and framework expansions covering diverse waste streams. It also identifies key areas where BRICS cooperation can be strengthened, including knowledge and experience sharing, digital traceability solutions, technical capacity building, and the development of circular business models to advance resource-efficient, resilient, and sustainable economies.
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