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World Sustainable Development Summit: India stresses to focus on 'adaptation'
25 Feb 2023
| The Hindu Business Line
India's G20 Presidency is an opportune moment to push for the "very strong political signal" to set the ambition expectations for COP28 and the Global Stocktake, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said at the World Sustainable Development Summit. Moderating the discussion, Mr R.R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, highlighted the need to evolve a framework for the upcoming COP28 where the focus is on global goal of adaptation, climate finance, and Global Stocktake.
Read moreThe success of COP28 depends on the success of the Global Stocktake: Simon Stiell
25 Feb 2023
| Business Standard
The 22nd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) hosted by TERI concluded on 24 February in New Delhi. Mr Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary UNFCCC, stated that we are heading for a warming of 2.5oC or more, with disastrous consequences, underscoring the need for countries to align closely with their Paris commitments. Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman of TERI's governing council, added, "There is a sense of optimism as people were presenting solutions to the problems we are
Read moreIndia wants a clean energy transition deal - and its coal too
24 Feb 2023
| The Economic Times
India may be able to use its position as G20 leader this year to steer discussions on a deal toward scaling renewable capacity and investments in new technologies, said Mr R.R. Rashmi, Programme Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI.
Read moreWSDS sets the global climate change agenda for 2023
24 Feb 2023
| Outlook India (Outlook Planet)
The world has made many strides on climate issues, but there is a long way to go in terms of horizontal and vertical integration of sustainable development across spheres. Locating the discourse at WSDS in the larger context, Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said, "It has been more than 50 years since the 1972 Stockholm Conference. Since then, the world has made many strides in bringing to the forefront the issues related to the environment, biodiversity loss, climate change and has
Read moreBudget 2023: Experts recommend provisions for Green Budget, Edtech and Ecotourism
24 Feb 2023
| Mid-Day
TERI suggested a host of measures, including Green Budgeting and Green Fund, that will aid build in the concepts of sustainable development, climate resilience into the core of the annual budget.
Read moreTarget of 1.5°C global warming 'non-negotiable', says COP28 president designate
23 Feb 2023
| Hindustan Times
In order to support India's high growth, low carbon pathway, the UAE, one of the largest investors in renewable energy, will look into all possible partnership opportunities, according to COP28 president-designate Sultan Al Jaber, who is also the CEO of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Corporation (ADNOC). Sultan Al Jaber was speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit, which The Energy and Resources Institute hosted.
Read moreLifestyle for environment a key issue
23 Feb 2023
| Outlook India (Outlook Planet)
The paradigm shifts needed to alter consumption patterns and globalise lifestyle changes were highlighted by an expert panel from across the globe as it deliberated on 'Lifestyle for Environment: Institutions, Policies and Social Movements' at the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi. Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, pointed out that lifestyles need to grow into a global discipline and that conceptual aspects must translate into a set of high-level principles. Dr
Read moreShri Sarbananda Sonowal says it is critical to develop roadmap for greening the shipping sector with focus firmly on meeting the decarbonization targets for 2030 as well as the net-zero goals for 2070
23 Feb 2023
| Press Information Bureau
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said during a session on Instruments and Leadership for Inclusive Green Growth at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2023 in New Delhi that it is critical to develop a roadmap for greening the shipping sector in India, reduce pollution intensity and evolve strategies to introduce renewable energy and green hydrogen in the shipping sector.
Read moreUAE willing to contribute to India's 500-GW clean energy goal: COP28 president-designate Al Jaber
22 Feb 2023
| The Economic Times
During the World Sustainable Development Summit organized by TERI, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, said, "India's goal of adding 500 gigawatts of clean energy in the next seven years is a true and powerful statement of intent. As one of the largest investors in renewable energy, the UAE and Masdar (renewable energy investing firm) will explore all partnership opportunities with India to contribute to its high-growth-low-carbon pathway".
Read moreCOP28 UAE President-designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius is "non-negotiable"
22 Feb 2023
| The Print
Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit hosted by TERI in New Delhi, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasized the need to mobilize resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action. He also said the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius is non-negotiable.
Read moreEnvironment not just global cause, but responsibility of every individual: PM at TERI summit
22 Feb 2023
| Indo Asian News Service (IANS)
At the inaugural address of the three-day World Sustainable Development Summit 2023, held in New Delhi, hosted by TERI, Guyana's Vice President, Mr Bharrat Jagdeo made a clarion call to significantly focus on the principles of equity and justice at forums such as the G20 and the COPs. In his welcome address, Mr. Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI, underlined the link between conserving resources and promoting sustainable livelihood, as well as sustainable consumption and production.
Read moreShri Bhupender Yadav says that under India’s G20 Presidency, the concept of ‘Green Growth’ being a priority area validates how sustainable development has been mainstreamed in Indian policy making process through a visionary approach
22 Feb 2023
| Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, delivered the keynote address on Visionary Leadership for Mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience at the inaugural session of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2023 held in New Delhi. In his speech, Shri Yadav said that combating Climate Change, Biodiversity loss and land degradation transcends all political boundaries and hence is a shared global challenge.
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