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World leaders, ministers, South Asian voices converge at WSDS 2026
28 Feb 2026
| The Pioneer
The 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), advanced the global conversation on sustainability by spotlighting nature-positive development, green industrial transformation, future technologies, and renewed multilateral cooperation.
Global energy transition away from fossil fuels not as fast as one hoped: UK think tank director
28 Feb 2026
| The Hindustan Times
The Energy Transitions Commission is a United Kingdom-based think tank, which focuses on economic growth and climate mitigation. It is currently working in India to expand clean electricity in the agriculture sector, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read More"EU-India FTA will open new opportunities for companies in India": Sweden's Climate Ambassador
27 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
Mr Mattias Frumerie, Sweden's Climate Ambassador and Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC, stated on the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 that India's upcoming Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) will strengthen cooperation with the EU and Sweden.
Read MoreFrom Stocktake warning to Himalayan coalition: WSDS 2026 calls for transformative climate action
27 Feb 2026
| The Pioneer
Global leaders, ministers and climate experts called for faster and deeper climate action at the 25th World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) in New Delhi, warning that incremental progress will not be enough to meet global targets.
Read MoreBhupender Yadav Inaugurates TERI’s WSDS 2026, Calls for Structural Transformation in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
26 Feb 2026
| SolarQuarter
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Mr Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Silver Jubilee edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and launched ‘Him-CONNECT’, a dedicated platform aimed at linking Himalayan researchers with start-ups, industry leaders, investors and policymakers.
Read MoreIndia’s climate goals are clear, practical: Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav as Him-CONNECT launched at WSDS
26 Feb 2026
| The Indian Express
At the silver jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi, Mr Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched Him-CONNECT. A platform aimed at translating research under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies into scalable, on-ground solutions.
Read MoreAI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
26 Feb 2026
| Business Standard
In his address at the World Sustainable Development Summit organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Mr Amitabh Kant, Ex-G20 Sherpa, Former NITI Aayog CEO stated while artificial intelligence (AI) would provide unprecedented impetus to global productivity, the technology could also widen inequalities around the world if not used for the benefit of people.
Read More"For every dollar we invest in nature, we invest 30 dollars to degrade it": UNEP's Dechen Tsering calls for urgent finance reform
26 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
Warning that global investment patterns are overwhelmingly tilted toward environmental destruction, Ms Dechen Tsering, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on 26 February 2026 called for a dramatic scale-up of funding for nature-based solutions at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026.
Read MoreMaritime, energy sectors lead Norway's push in India under TEPA: Norway's Ambassador Stener
26 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 in the national capital, Norway's Ambassador to India, Ms May-Elin Stener, highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following the implementation of TEPA between India and the EFTA countries, which includes Norway.
Read MoreNorway eyes maritime, energy sector investments in India under TEPA
26 Feb 2026
| Business Standard
Norway's Ambassador to India, Ms May-Elin Stener underlined Norway's long-standing partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in the national capital and its continued engagement with Indian institutions on sustainability initiatives. The Ambassador congratulated TERI on organising the 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), describing it as an important platform for advancing dialogue and partnerships on sustainable development.
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