WSDS 2023: Inaugural Session: World Sustainable Development Summit 2023

The world is approaching the crucial midpoint of the 2030 Agenda and the sustainable development goals. Efforts have been made in bringing to the forefront the issues related to the environment, biodiversity loss, climate change, and India has achieved many milestones in integrating sustainable development into the public, private, and societal discourses. But, we still have a long way to go especially in terms of horizontal and vertical integration of sustainable development across spheres. With this rationale, this year’s WSDS focuses on the overarching theme: Mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience for Collective Action.

The Inaugural Session set the stage for the Summit deliberations. Since India is holding the Presidency of G20, this is a golden opportunity to further the voice of the Global South on issues related to sustainable development and climate action. The year will also see the important process of global stocktake at the climate negotiations at COP28.

Welcome Address: Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, The Energy and Resources Institute
Opening Address: Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Inaugural Address: H.E. Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, Republic of Guyana
Keynote Address: H.E. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Special Envoy on Climate Change and COP28 President Designate, UAE
Special Message: Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Vote of Thanks: Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute

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It's my distinct honor and privilege to have participated in this historic event.