World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025
Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 in New Delhi. This event, hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), aimed to enhance global collaborations for promoting sustainable development and addressing climate challenges. Yadav highlighted India’s pivotal role in climate action, pointing out initiatives like the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and the Mission Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). The summit saw participation from prominent international figures, including Guyana’s Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillip, and Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva.
Key Highlights of WSDS 2025
Inauguration & Theme
- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the summit.
- Theme: “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions.”
- Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
India’s Climate Leadership
- India reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 7.93% in 2020.
Focus on transformative climate initiatives, including,
- International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
- Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)