World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)- Relevance for UPSC Exam
- GS Paper 2: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit- Context
- Recently, the Prime Minister of India delivered the inaugural address at The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit via video message.
World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)- Key Points
- Background: The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) was started in 2001 by the TERI.
- About: The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship Track II initiative of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- This year, WSDS series has marked 20 years in its journey of making ‘sustainable development’ a globally shared goal.
- WSDS was earlier known as Delhi Sustainable Development Summit.
- Mandate: WSDS strives to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of global communities by assembling the world’s most enlightened leaders and thinkers on a single platform.
- Participation: The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) provides a platform to bring together thought leaders, heads of state and government, scholars, corporates, youth groups, and civil society representatives from across the world.
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World Sustainable Development Summit 2022: Key Details
- About: World Sustainable Development Summit 2022 is being held in a hybrid format in New Delhi, India.
- Key Participants: President of the Dominican Republic is scheduled to attend the summit along with President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations.
- Theme: The World Sustainable Development Summit 2022 Theme is ‘Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future’.
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The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)- Key Points
- About: TERI is a non-profit, independent, multi-dimensional organization, with expertise in research, policy, consultancy and implementation.
- TERI Headquarter: Headquartered in New Delhi, TERI has regional centres and campuses in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Mumbai, Panaji, and Nainital.
- Mandate: TERI is working towards creating innovative solutions in energy, environment and sustainable development to accelerate India’s transition to a cleaner future.
- Focus Areas: TERI’s work across sectors is focused on-
- Promoting efficient use of resources
- Increasing access and uptake of sustainable inputs and practices
- Reducing negative impact on environment and climate
ESG Funds: Environmental Social and Governance Funds