The 23rd edition of the annual flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), known as the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), is scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th February 2024 in New Delhi.
The theme of the Summit is "Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice".
- The Summit was based on the topics such as sustainable development, nature-based solutions, adaptation, resilience, sustainable consumption, lifestyles, energy trilemma, and climate action.
- The main objective of the Summit is to strengthen commitment at all levels and enhance ambition and action. Which will create a more sustainable and equitable world for present and future generations.
About World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)
- The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship multi-stakeholder event which is organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
- It was started in 2001, has a legacy of over two decades for making ‘sustainable development’ a globally shared goal.
- With passing years the Summit platform has brought together leaders, heads of state and government, scholars, corporates, youth groups, and civil society representatives from across the world.
- The Summit series is a responsible and effective platform for opinion makers to give proper action to deal with sustainable development and climate change.
About TERI
- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is an independent and multi-dimensional organization. It has expertise in research, policy, consultancy and implementation.
- By conserving energy and its resources sustainable development and climate change can be stopped. So TERI works towards achieving sustainable development and effective climate action.
- TERI is registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
- Its headquarter is located in New Delhi, with regional centers and campuses located in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Mumbai, Panaji, and Nainital.
About Sustainable development
- Sustainable development according to ‘Our Common Future’ is also known as the Brundtland Report:
- "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."