https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/brics-2026-shows-how-the-global-south-agenda-is-shifting-on-climate-trade-and-development https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/kpll33t7/HSBmvCBaAAAHN4M.jpeg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T13:42:47.237Z BRICS 2026 shows how the Global South agenda is shifting on climate, trade and development Climate Change, global south, Climate finance, carbon markets, adaptation finance, New Delhi Declaration 2026, BRICS 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/the-ai-slowdown-debate-is-back-here-is-why https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/e1b2pwqp/AI.png downtoearth en 2026-09-16T12:53:34.906Z The AI Slowdown debate is back — Here is why Science & Technology, artificial intelligence, Anthropic, Artificial intelligence (AI), AI systems, Dario Amodei https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/unga-cop31-must-deliver-more-than-diplomatic-rhetoric-amid-nepal-disaster-and-energy-turmoil-experts-say https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/77yl48j2/UN.jpg United Nations Headquarters in New York City. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T12:41:04.362Z UNGA, COP31 must deliver more than diplomatic rhetoric amid Nepal disaster and energy turmoil, experts say Climate Change, Nepal, UNGA, Strait of Hormuz, COP31 Antalya, Rasuwa Flood, Rasuwa, Iran-Israel-US War, energy turmoil https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/highlights-from-the-issue-50 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/t86qy4nn/01-Highlights-from-the-issue.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/jo0k8cpe/Editor-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/gw3x6ybx/20.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/mlhijs6i/Nepal.jpg Nepal police personnel conducting combing operations at the site of the Rasuwa tragedy. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-05/cbxkbhgr/Langtang-National-Park.jpg Langtang National Park. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-27/gm5j9f46/HimalayasandalliedrangesNASALandsatshowingtheeightthousandersannotatedwithmajorrivers.jpg The arc of the Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakoram ranges. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/rbf4qcy6/Delhi-e-mobility-1.jpg Delhi is taking earnest steps towards electric transition. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-07-21/lq0nebmo/Delhi-Vehicular-Pollution.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-07-27/szx7mp7b/iStock-1445767002.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/qf4bt932/Ozone-graphic.jpg Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/qjd3kmni/10.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/h0m0emd5/52.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/t9r6livm/Inequality-India.jpg Slums and skyscrapers dot the Bandra skyline in Mumbai. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T11:51:23.529Z Highlights from the issue Environment, Nepal, himalayas, inequality, Ozone, Chamoli, UNCCD, Artificial intelligence (AI), UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar, India on e-wheels, Rasuwa Flood, Rasuwa https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/why-civic-works-continue-to-be-a-headache-in-delhi-like-elsewhere-in-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/4ltp9f6k/Delhi-Civic-Works-1.jpg An open drain alongside an excavated located in East Delhi. A perfect recipe for disaster. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/k7z0b84o/Delhi-Civic-Works-2.jpg Civic works like road and sewerage repair are a bane for the national capital like the rest of India. From lack of agency coordination to low budgets, several reasons are to be blamed for messy maintenance works. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/7f9h3zii/Delhi-Civic-Works-3.jpg These actions lead to disruption, traffic bottlenecks and sometimes end in tragic consequences for citizens. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T11:07:25.506Z Why civic works continue to be a headache in Delhi (like elsewhere in India) Governance, Delhi, Civic works, Road repairs, Sewerage pipelines repairs, agency coordination, low budgets https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/childhood-cancer-care-forces-more-than-32000-low-income-families-to-travel-to-cities-each-year https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/h99y0d10/iStock-696274730.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T10:36:58.122Z Childhood cancer care forces more than 32,000 low-income families to travel to cities each year Health, childhood cancer, oncology https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-september-15-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-10/mp2j1jrr/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T10:22:48.833Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 15, 2026) Environment, Odisha, River Conservation, Madhya Pradesh, sand mining, riverbed mining, Jajpur sand quarry, Champak River https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/dtc-strike-brings-delhi-to-a-halt https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/d1crakki/DTC-Strike.jpg Buses from the Delhi Transport Corporation near Anand Vihar on September 16, as drivers went on strike. The protest left commuters stranded, once again highlighting how dependent the capital is on public transport systems and why efficient services are needed. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/7m3n4tsp/DTC-Strike.jpg Buses from the Delhi Transport Corporation near Anand Vihar on September 16, as drivers went on strike. The protest left commuters stranded, once again highlighting how dependent the capital is on public transport systems and why efficient services are needed. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T10:18:15.482Z DTC strike brings Delhi to a halt Governance, Delhi, Delhi-NCR, Public Transport, Buses, Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi commuters https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/just-15-fashion-giants-could-help-bangladesh-avoid-859-million-tonnes-of-carbon-emissions-by-2040-finds-analysis https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/dakzitu4/iStock-832186638.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T10:03:01.097Z Just 15 fashion giants could help Bangladesh avoid 8.59 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2040, finds analysis Bangladesh garment, fashion emissions, clean energy, Stand.earth, carbon reduction, renewable electricity, fashion brands, supply chains, apparel exports, energy transition, worker protection, climate finance, H&M Inditex, Clean Energy Pact, South Asia apparel https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/simply-put-real-growth https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/tkqq78uv/Simply-Put-16-Sept-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/uknasewi/Simply-Put-16-Sept-Economy-1-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T09:48:56.014Z Simply Put: Real growth Economy, Poverty, inequality, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), rich, poor, Gross Domestic Product https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/nearly-60-of-maharashtrians-concerned-about-climate-change-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/f96fw1u0/1000422189.jpg Flooded street in Mumbai. Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T08:36:02.021Z Nearly 60% of Maharashtrians concerned about climate change: Report Climate Change, Climate Change, Environment, Pollution, Maharashtra, weather change https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/mallatai-kurma-is-a-peanut-gravy-that-is-definitely-not-worth-peanuts https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/8twsh4yt/Mallatai-kurma-peanut-gravy-arthi-selvaraj.jpg Mallatai Kurma. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T08:30:52.170Z ‘Mallatai Kurma’ is a peanut gravy that is definitely not worth peanuts Food, My Food Story, Tamil Nadu, peanuts, Cuddalore, peanut, travel food, Mallatai Kurma https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/how-kerala-can-move-from-power-imports-to-energy-security https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/7cy0e33r/iStock-1174728369.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T06:54:05.237Z How Kerala can move from power imports to energy security Kerala energy, energy security, power imports, rooftop solar, decentralised solar, community storage, battery storage, demand management, climate forecasting, peak demand, renewable mix, hydropower limits, energy transition, grid resilience, cooling demand https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/the-us-says-it-has-launched-space-control-weapons-it-plays-into-the-hands-of-its-enemies https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/nynj1zc3/1000422157.jpg Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T06:51:31.037Z The US says it has launched ‘space control weapons’. It plays into the hands of its enemies Science & Technology, Governance, China, space, Russia, space control, space control weapons, US Air Force https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/meghalaya-abode-of-the-clouds-has-indias-highest-rainfall-deficit-throughout-monsoon-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/yaxcjnyz/Meghalaya.jpg A district map of Meghalaya. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T06:44:11.096Z Meghalaya, ‘Abode of the clouds’, has India’s highest rainfall deficit throughout Monsoon 2026 Climate Change, Northeast India, Meghalaya, Southwest monsoon, rainfall deficit, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Southwest Monsoon 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-heavy-rain-and-thunderstorms-likely-in-12-states-while-humid-heat-grips-several-regions https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/5uljwd1k/Monsoon-rainfall.jpg Today, heavy rains are expected in the following states: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Kerala-Mahe and Tamil Nadu. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T05:46:20.437Z Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in 12 states, while humid heat grips several regions Climate Change, Delhi-NCR, Southwest monsoon, Rainfall, Thunderstorms, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026, heavy rain and thunderstorms https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/ozone-hole-reaches-notable-threshold-early-again-as-area-increases-above-average-in-2026-copernicus https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/fddqmgoa/Ozone-Layer.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/gtmt8lml/img-8249ee40-7848-4d83-a883-ae8101c08fa1.png CAMS chart of the ozone hole area on 12 September 2026. The red line shows the data for 2026 and the dotted line the forecast for the following 5 days. The thicker, darker blue line is the evolution of the ozone hole during 2025, and the lighter blue line represents 2024. The grey colours represent the percentile values and the median between 1979–2023. downtoearth en 2026-09-16T04:54:12.327Z Ozone hole reaches notable threshold early again as area increases above average in 2026: Copernicus Climate Change, Science & Technology, Ozone, GHGs, Copernicus, World Ozone Day 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/repair-delayed https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/qf4bt932/Ozone-graphic.jpg Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US downtoearth en 2026-09-16T04:54:02.368Z Repair delayed Climate Change, Montreal Protocol, Ozone, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), World Ozone Day, Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), World Ozone Day 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/wake-up-call https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/gw3x6ybx/20.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T04:53:52.954Z Wake-up call Natural Disasters, Nepal, tibet, Trishuli, Rasuwa Flood, Rasuwa, Nepal-China border, Lhende Khola, Bhotekoshi River https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/derailed-from-the-start https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/qjd3kmni/10.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T04:53:42.729Z Derailed from the start Climate Change, Drought, IPCC, UNCCD, UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/planting-trees-in-the-wrong-places-is-not-a-climate-solution https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-16/tgmy4hsr/iStock-143917249.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-16T04:35:58.764Z Planting trees in the wrong places is not a climate solution Africa, Forests, Climate Change, savanna, Drylands, Grasslands, tree planting https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/new-legless-amphibian-species-discovered-in-village-backyard-in-western-ghats https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/7yez0dab/snake.png Gegeneophis chandgadi downtoearth en 2026-09-15T12:34:02.279Z New legless amphibian species discovered in village backyard in Western Ghats Gegeneophis chandgadi, legless amphibian, blind caecilian, Western Ghats, new species, Buzawade village, Chandgad region, northern Western Ghats, backyard biodiversity, subterranean fauna, Grandisoniidae, annulocylix caecilian, hidden biodiversity, silent extinction, Zoological Survey https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/women-in-west-bank-fear-violence-and-arrest-amid-rising-restrictions-un https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/p2boqork/image1170x530cropped.jpg A woman watches on as a child eats at a camp in Gaza. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T11:14:38.767Z Women in West Bank fear violence and arrest amid rising restrictions: UN Governance, humanitarian crisis, UN Women, Occupied West Bank, Women-headed households, Palestinian women https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/drought-becoming-global-economy-wide-risk-governments-need-to-rethink-crisis-response-approach https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/a6a17zp3/1000421761.jpg COP17 ended without consensus on a global drought framework, continuing a debate over whether cooperation should ultimately take the form of a framework, protocol or another international instrument. Photo for representation. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/3b2wsaxf/Daniel-Tsegai-programme-officer-Drought-Resilience-UNCCD. Daniel Tsegai, programme officer, Drought Resilience, UNCCD. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/y1u5uozr/1000421771.jpg UNCCD Deputy Executive Secretary Andrea Meza Murillo downtoearth en 2026-09-15T11:09:29.706Z Drought becoming global, economy-wide risk; governments need to rethink ‘crisis response’ approach  Climate Change, Governance, Drought, Desertification, Land Degradation, UNCCD, Mongolia, Global drought, UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/no-one-is-immune-europe-is-facing-a-heat-emergency-in-slow-motion https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/kruo04dl/iStock-171321841.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-15T10:55:06.358Z No one is immune: Europe is facing a heat emergency in slow motion Europe heatwave, extreme heat, heat emergency, climate crisis, heat deaths, urban heat, heat adaptation, air conditioning, Rhine drought, heat inequality, Global South, heat governance, nature solutions, energy policy, climate finance https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/simply-put-veiled-development https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/zkv360i3/1000421768.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/qehc0t6g/1000421767.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-15T10:47:23.537Z Simply Put: Veiled 'development' Governance, Delhi, BRICS, Pollution, Slum, brics summit, slums veiled https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/har-ghar-jal-in-delhi-ncr-not-really https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/s6l4t0e7/Delhi-Drinking-Water-1.jpg These people on a Noida kerbside are trying to extract precious drinking water from a broken pipeline. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/2h98wvv8/Delhi-Drinking-Water-2.jpg The Centre has launched schemes like AMRUT 2.0 which aims to provide 80 per cent of urban Indian households with tap water connections. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/425sfejt/Delhi-Drinking-Water-3.jpg But as can be seen in these photos, the ground reality is very different. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T10:36:15.681Z Har Ghar Jal in Delhi-NCR? Not really Water, Delhi, Drinking Water, Delhi-NCR, Noida, amrut, tap water, Tap water connections, Drinking water access, AMRUT 2.0 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/perilous-lives-of-delhis-pedestrians https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/vozmuh9f/Delhi-Roads.jpg Pedestrians crossing a road through a gap in Delhi’s Anand Vihar. Encroached pavements, potholes, suspended electric wires and a dangerous driving culture make conditions lethal. Pedestrians don’t use foot overbridges and underpasses, as seen here, worsening matters. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/ftk6c3j8/Delhi-Roads.jpg Pedestrians crossing a road through a gap in Delhi’s Anand Vihar. Encroached pavements, potholes, suspended electric wires and a dangerous driving culture make conditions lethal. Pedestrians don’t use foot overbridges and underpasses, as seen here, worsening matters. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T09:15:35.098Z Perilous lives of Delhi’s pedestrians Governance, Delhi, Roads, safe driving, Pedestrians, ROAD SAFETY, Anand Vihar, potholes, pavements, driving, foot overbridges and underpasses https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/economics-of-changing-waters-poor-catch-rough-seas-and-rising-costs-leave-andhra-fishers-struggling https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/ca9ylcqj/A-fisher-selling-dried-marine-food-pic-by-kavitha-yarlagadda.jpg A fisher selling dried marine food in Amalapuram. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/n3ysy5gc/Boats-anchored-at-the-jetty-pic-by-kavitha-yarlagadda.jpg Boats anchored at the jetty. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/tidlezqx/Nokalamma-in-the-middle-with-other-women-pic-by-Kavitha-Yarlagadda.jpg Nokalamma (in the middle) with other women selling fish. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T08:48:45.464Z Economics of changing waters: Poor catch, rough seas and rising costs leave Andhra fishers struggling Andhra fishers, Uppada harbour, declining catch, climate change, warming seas, Bay of Bengal, fishing costs, idle boats, dead zones, oil sardine, hilsa migration, marine livelihoods, fuel prices, sustainable seafood, Andhra fisheries https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-september-14-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-10/mp2j1jrr/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-15T07:31:33.974Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 14, 2026) Environment, Pollution, Punjab, NGT, UPPCB, Leather, Meerut, law, illegal leather factory, Illegal stone crushers, Kataka district, Kataka Odisha https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/four-numbers-that-will-decide-the-human-future https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/4cxxqznb/AI-Teacher.jpg AI will not replace 44 million teachers, and it must not try. But it can multiply every teacher we have and reach patients no health system currently reaches — if, and only if, we build it for the many and not the few. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T06:49:04.743Z Four numbers that will decide the human future Science & Technology, International Monetary Fund (IMF), humanity, WHO, loneliness, teaching, Machines, Artificial intelligence (AI), AI in healthcare, Future of humanity https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/gross-trust-deficit https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/t9r6livm/Inequality-India.jpg Slums and skyscrapers dot the Bandra skyline in Mumbai. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T06:08:45.577Z Gross trust deficit Climate Change, authoritarianism, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Earth for All Survey 2026, Club of Rome, Norwegian Business School https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/china-is-exploring-humanoid-robots-for-war-but-what-role-could-they-play https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/n45j732z/1000421332.jpg China’s has demonstrated the ability to integrate motors, reducers (gears used in precise joint movement), sensors, control software, testing infrastructure and manufacturing capacity into one unified industrial system. Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-09-15T05:55:07.015Z China is exploring humanoid robots for war — but what role could they play? Science & Technology, Governance, China, artificial intelligence, humanoid robot, war robot, AI policy https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/cyber-attacks-bioterrorism-to-pace-the-frontier-of-ai-effectively-we-must-improve-our-anticipatory-thinking https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/sjskih8p/iStock-2155473878.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-15T05:01:37.568Z Cyber attacks? Bioterrorism? To ‘Pace the Frontier’ of AI effectively, we must improve our anticipatory thinking AI security, anticipatory thinking, AI cyberattacks, AI bioterrorism, AI frontier, AI slowdown, autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, AI governance, AI safety tests, reward hacking, AI risk, AI evaluations, AI incidents, AI governance pause https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-monsoon-retreat-begins-but-rain-thunderstorms-and-strong-winds-continue-across-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-15/64ycr1ks/Daily-Weather-Tracker.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-15T04:53:36.476Z Daily weather tracker: Monsoon retreat begins, but rain, thunderstorms and strong winds continue across India Climate Change, Delhi-NCR, Southwest monsoon, Rajasthan, Monsoon withdrawal, Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026, Low-pressure systems https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/how-solar-powered-water-access-helped-bring-96-acres-under-cultivation-in-a-maharashtra-village https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/2stda1nt/5.jpg One of the 10 solar pumps across Tulyachapada. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/p9s13vsp/1.jpg Farmer Pandurang Lahare (L) and the dam and the adjoining solar pump systems https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/0f97rdn0/4.jpg Farmer Ramdas Jadhav (L) and the drip irrigation setup. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/2mejtelh/3.jpg Tulyachapada, a small tribal hamlet in Mokhada Block, Palghar district, has long struggled with water access despite being near a major dam. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/rkljmn7f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-14-at-18.18.11.jpeg Farmer Pandurang Chaudhary (L), Groundnut cultivation downtoearth en 2026-09-14T14:18:30.679Z How solar-powered water access helped bring 96 acres under cultivation in a Maharashtra village Agriculture, Energy, Renewable Energy, Maharashtra, Solar Pumps https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/brics-2026-key-takeaways-from-the-new-delhi-declaration https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-14/k085xv3x/BRICS-Key-Takeaways.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-14T14:12:28.820Z BRICS 2026: Key takeaways from the New Delhi Declaration Climate Change, BRICS, Trade, Finance, Technology, green transition, 18th BRICS Summit, New Delhi Declaration 2026