India a global force multiplier in climate change fight: PM Modi lauds TERI's efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for the 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) and said that India has emerged as a global force multiplier in the fight against climate change, reported news agency ANI.

In his message for the summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the World Sustainable Development Summit has evolved into a pre-eminent platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and action on sustainability and combating climate change.

PM Modi lauds TERI's efforts: 'Summit has evolved into a pre-eminent platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and action'

"Over a period of two decades, the Summit has evolved into a pre-eminent platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and action on sustainability and combating climate change. Through the involvement of a number of Heads of State, as well as thousands of delegates, the WSDS has catalysed partnerships and collective action to address one of the most urgent challenges of our times," PM Modi said.

Focussing on this year's summit theme, "Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice", Prime Minister Modi said that it underscores the need for bold steps, decisive action and a clear direction towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

"Today, our country has emerged as a global force multiplier in the fight against climate change. The spirit of One Earth, One Family, One Future pervaded discussions on a wide array of issues held under our G-20 Presidency, too," he said.

PM Modi lauds TERI's efforts: 'We are committed to build a cleaner, greener and sustainable future'

"Be it initiatives like Mission LiFE that motivate every individual to be a changemaker or our broader vision of Panchamrit goals, we are committed to build a cleaner, greener and sustainable future. Similarly, efforts like International Solar Alliance, Coalition of Disaster Resilience Infrastructure, Swachh Bharat Mission, PM KUSUM and PM Suryodaya Yojana are ensuring that India leads the way towards devising effective and innovative solutions that champion inclusion as well as the environment. Our thrust towards clean energy including utilising green hydrogen and biofuels also underlines our keen sense of responsibility towards the future," he said.

PM Modi further said that the challenges we face may be daunting, "but with courage, determination, and collective action, let us commit ourselves to the pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable world, where every individual can thrive, in harmony with nature."

Celebrating TERI's 50 years since it was established, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI said that the institution has tirelessly dedicated efforts to mainstream sustainability which has been achieved through the establishment of robust partnerships and collaborations with governments, multilateral organizations, philanthropic entities, and corporations, reported ANI.

"Fostering global partnerships for achieving a sustainable future we can leverage collective strengths, share expertise, and amplify impact, ensuring a harmonious coexistence with our planet for generations to come," TERI DG said, reported ANI.

(With inputs from ANI)