Shailly Kedia

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Multilateralism & Agenda 2030: What Lies Beyond?

As the world marks a decade of implementing the SDGs, the question of whether multilateralism can still deliver on the promise of Agenda 2030 has never been more urgent. With the UN SDG Report showing only 12% of targets on track, TERI convened an eminent panel of global experts to deliberate on pathways for sustainable development beyond 2030, with a strong focus on Global South perspectives.

Moderated by Dr Shailly Kedia, Director TERI) and framed by welcome remarks from Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, TERI alongside a context presentation by Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate, TERI, the session brought together critical insights on resilience, governance, financing, and systemic reform. The webinar saw over 280 participants join this vital and timely conversation.

Key Keynote Takeaways:
Prof Dr Phoebe Koundouri (Co-Chair, GSDR 2027 / Athens University of Economics and Business), emphasized that instead of merely defining targets, the global community must build science-driven, fully costed action plans that turn public goals into investable, real-world projects.
Dr Nilanjan Ghosh (Vice President, Observer Research Foundation, highlighted that true progress isn't just about how fast economies grow, but how well they can withstand and bounce back from unexpected shocks.
Dr Lynn Wagner, Senior Director, IISD, noted that driving faster action ahead of the 2027 SDG Summit requires transparent processes and widespread stakeholder involvement.
Dr Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President & Head, SDSN Asia, added that the world must prioritize on-the-ground execution over designing new targets, supported by streamlined metrics and stronger regional partnerships.
Dr Eric Zusman, Director, IGES, shared that creating real local impact requires strong multi-level governance that empowers smaller cities and focuses on scaling solutions.
Dr Nabaneeta Rudra, Senior Program Director, Development Alternatives, noted that bridging the last-mile gap depends on structured governance alignment, participatory village planning, and long-term, holistic financing rather than short project cycles.
Mr Christopher Garroway de Coninck, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in India, highlighted that post-2030 efforts must shift toward regenerative resilience, narrowing inequalities, and aligning policy tools with systemic realities.
Dr Paola von Haaren, Senior Researcher, IDOS, stressed the need to act early in guiding the post-2030 framework, ensuring future architecture integrates systemic risks like the climate-health nexus.
Dr Sabyasachi Saha, Associate Professor, RIS, noted that platforms like BRICS prove sustainable development is an existential imperative, driving bottom-up solutions and the political momentum needed for multilateral reform.

The vote of thanks of the event was given by Priyambada Upadhyaya, CSDRl,TERI.

@ambmanjeevpuri @pkoundouri @DrNilanjanG @LynnMWagner @NabaneetaRudra @sabya_saha @shaillykedia @UNSDSN @UNinIndia @AUEB @orfonline @IISD_news @IGES_EN @DAperspectives @RIS_NewDelhi

#SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #SDGSummit2027 #GlobalSouth #Beyond2030 #Agenda2030 #ClimateAction #DevelopmentPolicy #Sustainability #Multilateralism

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🌍 Trade and Sustainable Development: Shaping India’s Strategic Framework

The Department of Commerce (@DoC_GoI), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, hosted the workshop on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD): Evolving Policy Landscape on 31 July 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

The workshop brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and experts to discuss carbon markets, CBAM, sustainability provisions in FTAs, circular economy, and India’s readiness for an evolving global trade landscape.

@DrVibhaDhawan, Director General, TERI, highlighted clean technologies as a key driver of India’s industrial competitiveness, emphasising R&D, industry–research partnerships, and an enabling ecosystem for emerging green markets.

Dr @shaillykedia, Senior Fellow and Director, TERI, highlighted emerging developments including Digital Product Passports and circular economy considerations, and emphasised the need for transparent, performance-oriented environmental financing mechanisms.

#TradeAndSustainableDevelopment #SustainableTrade #TradePolicy #ClimatePolicy #CarbonMarkets #CBAM #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnology #SustainableDevelopment #IndiaTrade

[Dept of Commerce, GoI @DoC_GoI]

Department of Commerce hosted a day-long workshop on "Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD): Evolving Policy Landscape" at Vanijya Bhawan today. 1st in a series of consultations on carbon markets, CBAM, EPR & India's FTA readiness.

#TradeAndSustainability #TSD @P@PIB_India @RajeshAgrawal94

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📢 #RegisterNow | Speaker Announcement

Meet the distinguished lineup of speakers for TERI’s upcoming webinar on “Sustainable Development Goals and Multilateralism: Agenda 2030 and Beyond.”

Bringing together leading voices from international organizations, think tanks, academia, and development institutions, the webinar will deliberate on the possible contours of a sustainable development framework beyond 2030, with a special focus on perspectives from the Global South.

Ahead of the UN SDG Summit 2027, the discussion will reflect on the SDG experience, emerging global priorities, and pathways for a more equitable, implementable, and future-oriented development agenda.

Key details:
📅 Wednesday, 5 August 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM IST
✍ Register here 👉 https://t.co/PBSAH1jlbk

🔗 Learn more 👉 https://t.co/WWLzACD6w8

Join us for an important conversation on shaping the next chapter of sustainable development.

@ambmanjeevpuri | @pkoundouri | @DrNilanjanG | @LynnMWagner | @NabaneetaRudra | @sabya_saha | @shaillykedia

#SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #Agenda2030 #Beyond2030 #GlobalSouth #Multilateralism #SDGSummit2027 #DevelopmentPolicy #ClimateAction #Sustainability

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🌍 Dr @shaillykedia, Senior Fellow and Director, TERI, spoke at the webinar “How Countries Can Limit Overshoot on the Road to Renewables” on June 3, 2026, organized by @CA_Latest and based on a new global climate scenario developed with @PIK_Climate.

The discussion explored net-zero pathways for India, Türkiye, Germany, and the EU. Dr Kedia highlighted the importance of equity, energy access, and sustainable development in shaping energy transitions, while emphasizing the need for climate finance, technology cooperation, and capacity building.

She also underscored the disparities in global energy consumption, noting that India's per capita energy use (866 watts) remains significantly lower than that of upper-middle-income (3,423 watts) and high-income economies (6,330 watts), reinforcing the importance of development-compatible and equitable climate pathways.

@TsekerisDim | @Nandini240 | @_richardblack

#ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #NetZero #ClimateFinance #EnergyAccess #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #ClimatePolicy

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#OPED
"India has strong enabling conditions for advancing green public procurement, anchored in the three pillars of digital public infrastructure, labelling and certification systems, and an expanding environmental policy framework," write Dr @shaillykedia, Director, TERI, and Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate, TERI.

Read here 👉 https://t.co/bCPBvlhMh5

#GreenTransition #PublicProcurement #EnvironmentalPolicy #GreenFinance

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🎙️ Manthan | All India Radio
Bioeconomy 2035: India’s Roadmap for a Green Economy

Speaking on Manthan (All India Radio), Dr @shaillykedia, Senior Fellow and Director, TERI, highlighted the transformative potential of the bioeconomy in advancing energy security, sustainable consumption and production, and resilient livelihoods.

She underscored the significance of recent initiatives such as the BioE3 Policy and NITI Aayog’s Bioeconomy Roadmap, which are laying the foundation for a robust bioeconomy ecosystem in India.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode here 👉 https://t.co/8ImRrrH3FB

#Bioeconomy #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Biotechnology #BioE3 #NITIAayog #EnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #India2035

[Shailly Kedia @shaillykedia]

@sgp_op7_india @teriin Great going! What a fitting initiative on World Biodiversity Day!

[GEF UNDP SGP OP7 India @sgp_op7_india]

🌿 On #InternationalBiodiversityDay2026, GEF-SGP India OP7 launches Community-Led Biodiversity Restoration in Coastal India. From reefs to sacred groves, the booklet shows how local communities are driving restoration, resilience & global biodiversity goals.

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#TERIResearch
"Sustainable public procurement (SPP) is increasingly recognized as a policy instrument for advancing sustainable consumption and production, yet evidence from federal developing countries remains limited," write Dr @shaillykedia, Senior Fellow and Director, TERI, and Dr Manish Anand, Senior Fellow, TERI, in the Journal of Industrial Ecology.

The article, titled “Sustainable public procurement in federal systems: Insights from India,” examines how environmental, socio-economic, and governance objectives are integrated into public procurement across national and sub-national levels in India.

Access the full research paper here 👉 https://t.co/GRSYw33GzO

#SustainableProcurement #PublicProcurement #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenEconomy #PolicyResearch #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #Research #IndustrialEcology

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#OPED
"By acting as a ‘first customer’, public procurement can accelerate adoption of low-carbon technologies, support market creation, drive innovation, and enable economies of scale," write Ms Taruna Idnani, Associate Fellow, and Dr @shaillykedia, Director, TERI, for Hindustan Times.

Read here 👉 https://t.co/76F6KSCk4R

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#GreenSteel #GreenCement #PublicProcurement #ClimateAction #IndiaNDC #GreenTransition #EnergyTransition #ParisAgreement #NetZero

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Dr @shaillykedia, Director & Senior Fellow, TERI, spoke at the National Conference on “Viksit Bharat@2047: Realising Sustainable Development Goals” hosted by Janki Devi Memorial College (@CollegeJanki), University of Delhi, on April 17, 2026.

In her session on “India in the World”, Dr Kedia highlighted India’s growing role in shaping global sustainability discourse, advancing the SDGs, and strengthening international cooperation for a resilient and inclusive future.

The conference brought together a distinguished panel of speakers, including:
▪️ @dravirmani, Member, @NITIAayog (Keynote Speaker)
▪️ Prof @swatipaljdmc, Principal, JDMC
▪️ Col (Dr) Divakaran Padma Kumar Pillay, @IDSAIndia
▪️ Mr @amitabhsin, Deputy Editor, @IndianExpress

The discussions reflected on pathways towards achieving the vision of a sustainable and developed India by 2047, with insights spanning policy, leadership, innovation, and global partnerships.

#ViksitBharat2047 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth #IndiaLeadership

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📘 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭
Dr @shaillykedia, Director and Senior Fellow, TERI, has published a new book chapter titled "International institutional frameworks on ocean governance and biodiversity.”

Co-authored with Madhuparna Maiti, @Palak1899, and Kapil Narula, the chapter features in the Handbook of Research on Sustainability and Governance (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026). The chapter examines the evolving global architecture of ocean governance, highlighting key institutional frameworks, emerging challenges, and pathways to strengthen biodiversity conservation in marine ecosystems.

🔗 Link 👉 https://t.co/dpOVUIaRXS

🌍 Explore how global cooperation, science, and governance must come together to safeguard our oceans.

@ElgarPublishing | @dhanasreej |

#OceanGovernance #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalCommons #SDG14 #Sustainability #MarineEcosystem #Conservation #LifeBelowWater

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[Sustentabilidad Ambiental 🌱 UCAB @UCABSustentable]

Del 25 al 27 de febrero, se celebra la Cumbre Mundial de Desarrollo Sostenible 2026. Esta convoca a líderes globales bajo el lema “Transformaciones: Visión, Voces y Valores”. Buscando acelerar la cooperación climática y generar alianzas en pro de la Agenda 2030.
#WSDS2026

[Anacláudia Rossbach @AnacludiaRossb1]

I keynoted #WSDS2026 on Future Tech for People, Planet & Prosperity.

My key message was that technology must close gaps, not widen them.

For us @UNHABITAT, that means scaling innovation where it matters most, in housing, land governance, and upgrading informal settlements.

[Embassy of Mexico in India 🇲🇽 @EmbaMexInd]

@EmbaMexInd Chargé d'Affaires @CLapayre and Head of International Cooperation @KharloQ attended the @teriin World Sustainable Development Summit 2026. Vision, voices, and values are key to promote a more sustainable world. #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth🇲🇽🤝🇮🇳🤝🌎

[Jindal Steel India @JindalSteel_In]

At #WSDS2026, the plenary on Future Tech for People and Planet brought together leaders to explore how innovation can drive sustainable growth.

Representing Jindal Steel, President & Head- Sustainability & Decarbonisation, Mr Naveen Ahlawat spoke about India’s journey toward a 300-million-ton steel future and the responsibility that comes with it. He highlighted renewable-powered operations, reducing carbon intensity, converting slag and process gases into valuable resources, advancing carbon capture utilisation, and strengthening skilled capability to support scalable, future-ready growth.

As India progresses, steel and sustainability will move forward together.

#SteelOfIndia

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

🌏 Women are not just affected by climate change, they are shaping the solutions.

At #WSDS2026, UNDP India’s Deputy Resident Representative @istschan joined the panel 'Women at the Frontlines of Climate Action' , discussing how women’s role in local decision-making drives institutional change.

The Summit also marked the launch of the GEF SGP India OP7 Compendium, documenting 71 community-led initiatives across India, guided by @moefcc and supported by @teriin and @UNDP_India

#WSDS2026 #GEFSGPIndia #UNDPIndia

[POP Movement @1popmovement]

🌍 Day 3 at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 spotlighted climate finance & clean energy, with Dr. Ash Pachauri reinforcing youth-led climate action. 🌱

#WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #POPMovement

[TERI @teriin]

🌍 #PartnerAnnouncement | #WSDS2026 🌿
We are pleased to announce that the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 – Silver Jubilee Edition, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), is supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India (@moefcc) as a Partner.

🗓️ February 25–27, 2026
📍 New Delhi, India
🎯 Theme: परिवर्तन | Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development

For more information, visit 👉 https://t.co/6ltr7sUnfp

#WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047