TERI to conduct 24th edition of World Sustainable Development Summit

The 24th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be held from March 5-7, 2025, in New Delhi, which will inaugurate by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.

The aim of the summit is to highlight the need for collaborative efforts to address global climate challenges and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The summit has been organized annually by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), a leading global event dedicated to advancing sustainable development and climate solutions.

“TERI’s flagship summit will unite global leaders to accelerate climate action, advance partnerships, drive innovation, and deliver solutions for a resilient and sustainable future” said the official statement.

The submit will focus on the theme ‘Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions,’ highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to address global climate challenges and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“With the world off-track in meeting SDGs and facing an urgent need to reduce emissions, the summit will focus on the power of partnerships to drive action” it said.

Addressing the media , Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, remarked, “Partnerships are the cornerstone of transformative climate action. At WSDS 2025, we aim to inspire collective efforts that transcend borders, advancing innovation and driving ambitious solutions for a sustainable future. WSDS 2025 will serve as a vital platform to forge these alliances and drive impactful change.”

Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, added, “With the world off-track on key sustainability goals, WSDS 2025 will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together diverse voices to co-create actionable pathways for a resilient planet.”

“The Summit will drive ambition and action on three fronts: accelerating sustainable development, shaping key messages for COP30, and pushing for greater ambition in NDC 3.0 to ensure climate justice,” underscored Dr Shailly Kedia, Curator, WSDS and Senior Fellow, TERI.

The Summit is taking place in a year which will mark a decade since the adoption of sustainable development goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The Summit will also see over 24 thematic tracks.

WSDS 2025 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, industry experts, and youth leaders to discuss messages for accelerating SDGs, including the role of partnerships, discussions and inputs as a build-up for COP30, leading to COP33, which India has made bid to host