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Source-This post on World Sustainable Development Summit has been created based on the article “Text of the Vice-President’s speech – World Sustainable Development Summit 2024, TERI” published in “PIB“on 7 February 2024.
Why in the news?
Vice-President of India has recently inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi in February 2024.
About World Sustainable Development Summit
Introduction-It is an annual flagship multistakeholder convening. This was previously called as Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.
Established in – 2001.
Organized by – The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Parties involved – Ministries of Earth Sciences, New and Renewable Energy and Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Objective – To mobilize opinion-makers to address issues concerning sustainable development and climate change.
NOTE-It is the only independently convened international summit on sustainable development and environment, based in the Global South.
Key facts about World Sustainable Development Summit-2024
1) Main theme – Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice.
2) Topics for Discussion – Integrating SD, nature-based solutions, adaptation and resilience, sustainable consumption and lifestyles, addressing the energy trilemma, and climate action.
3) Important publication-“Vasundhara Magazine” – Its 14th edition titled ‘EquiClimate’, based on the theme ‘Climate Injustice: Vulnerabilities of the Vulnerable’ will be introduced.
4) Awareness generation -“Cool it for the climate” – As a behaviour change campaign, it organizes a poster-making competition for school students aimed to promote simple sustainable practices.
About The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Established-It was established in 1974 as an information centre on energy issues.
Introduction-It is a leading think tank dedicated to conducting research for sustainable development of India and the Global South.
Areas of work-It is an independent, multi-dimensional organization, with capabilities in research, policy, consultancy, and implementation.
Objectives-1) Promoting efficient use of resources
2) Increasing access to and uptake of sustainable inputs and practices
3) Reducing the impact on environment and climate
Headquarter-It is headquartered in New Delhi.
UPSC Syllabus-Summits.
