BRICS Leaders Conclude Summit in New Delhi, Prioritizing Climate Adaptation and Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Divisions

The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together leaders from India, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, and South Africa, resulting in the New Delhi Declaration. The declaration reaffirms support for the Paris Agreement and outlines shared priorities including climate adaptation, energy security, and sustainable resource management. Despite deep geopolitical divisions, the summit found common ground on these critical issues, recognizing the ripple effects of conflict and extreme weather on energy markets, food production, and supply chains.