🌿 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.
#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
#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
@htTweets | @SteelMinIndia | @FinMinIndia | @MHI_GoI
#GreenSteel #GreenCement #PublicProcurement #ClimateAction #IndiaNDC #GreenTransition #EnergyTransition #ParisAgreement #NetZero
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
📘 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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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
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.
@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🇲🇽🤝🇮🇳🤝🌎
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
🌏 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
🌍 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
🌍 #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
Him-CONNECT—a pioneering platform connecting technologies developed for the Himalayas under the National Mission for Himalayan Studies (NMHS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (@moefcc)—will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Shri @byadavbjp on 25 February 2026 and will remain open to visitors on 26–27 February 2026.
Organised alongside the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 – Silver Jubilee Edition at Taj Palace, Him-CONNECT aims to bridge science, innovation, and entrepreneurship with investment, partnerships, and policy pathways for the Indian Himalayan Region.
The platform will feature 24 innovators from premier institutions—including IITs, CSIR labs, NITs, and Himalayan universities—showcasing region-specific technologies designed for mountain conditions.
🌍 Innovations on display span:
• Waste upcycling
• Climate-resilient vernacular housing
• Landslide prediction systems
• Clean water solutions
• Solar heating technologies
• Traditional food value chains
• Green infrastructure
All focused on strengthening resilience across the Himalayas.
Him-CONNECT is designed to bridge the critical gap between scientific research and market-ready solutions. By showcasing cutting-edge innovations under NMHS, the platform connects startups and investors to technologies that can drive both commercial viability and sustainable development.
🚀 Commercialising Himalayan-focused research
🤝 Facilitating high-impact collaborations
🌱 Scaling pilots into market-ready solutions
#HimConnect #SustainableDevelopment #Himalayas #Innovation #GreenGrowth #WSDS2026 #Parivartan #ViksirBharat2047
Mr. Sudhir Pathak, Chief Science & Technology Officer, Hero Future Energies, will be speaking at TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026. He is part of a panel discussion on “Future Tech for People, Planet, and Prosperity”.
@teriin#HFE#WSDS2026#ThoughtLeadership
Happening Today at #WSDS2026 by @teriin
Join ISA today at the World Sustainability Development Summit 2026 as we host an insightful discussion on ⏬
The Next Solar Frontier: Circularity, Resilience & Responsibility | ⏳12:00 – 1:30 PM IST
What’s in store for you?
Insights on advancing sustainable and circular battery value chains across solar and storage ecosystems
Expert Panel Discussion featuring leaders from government, research institutions, industry, and standards bodies exploring 👇
✔️ Circular battery ecosystems
✔️ Stronger policy & regulatory frameworks
✔️ End-of-life management solutions
✔️ Building resilience into solar + storage systems
If you're at the Summit, don’t miss this impactful session.
@mnreindia | @Ashish_Khanna | @GargKanv
| @gurleenk_shares | @oiseaulibre3 | @rjain88 | @CEEWIndia | @CSIR_NPL | @ShaktiiOfficial | @WorldResources | @kparveen79 | @chetanpathak89 | @CustomizedES | @UL_Standards
#Act4Earth #Sustainability
#WSDS2026 | #PocketBook
Commemorating twenty-five editions of the World Sustainable Development Summit, an Archival Pocketbook capturing the Summit’s remarkable journey was launched by Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI; @DrVibhaDhawan, Director General, TERI; Mr Siddharth Sharma, CEO, @tatatrusts; Shri @byadavbjp, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (@moefcc); HE Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, Cooperative Republic of Guyana; Dr @shaillykedia, Curator, WSDS; and Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, TERI, during the Inaugural Session of WSDS 2026 at the Taj Palace, New Delhi.
The pocketbook was introduced by Dr Shailly Kedia, Curator WSDS. It highlights the evolution of WSDS into a globally respected multistakeholder platform. It documents how sustained dialogue and evidence-based engagement have influenced international sustainability discourse and policy making. Marking the Summit’s Silver Jubilee, the publication reflects on collective milestones while underscoring the need to convert shared commitments into tangible action.
#WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047
Union Environment Minister inaugurates TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and MoEFCC’s Him-CONNECT platform
Him-CONNECT a Structured Platform to translate Research into Scalable Solutions; Bridge between Science & Society: Sh @byadavbjp
📝 https://t.co/AhABTcfiux
ISA at #WSDS2026 🌱
What comes after solar deployment? That question took centre stage as the ISA hosted the session “The Next Solar Frontier: Circularity, Resilience & Responsibility” at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026.
Bringing together voices from government, industry, research, and standards bodies, the conversation explored how the energy transition must now evolve beyond installation targets toward designing systems that remain sustainable throughout their entire lifecycle.
☀️ As solar and battery deployment accelerates worldwide, the focus is shifting to building circular value chains, where materials are traceable, recoverable, and ready for reuse.
Speakers highlighted the growing importance of aligned global standards, smarter policy frameworks, and digital traceability tools that can enable safe second-life applications while strengthening supply chain resilience. The discussion also emphasised the need to expand testing and safety infrastructure, develop viable financing pathways for recycling ecosystems, and foster collaboration across countries to make circularity practical at scale.
During the session, ISA introduced its global guidelines for sustainable battery ecosystem, marking the soft launch of a framework focused on sustainable mineral use and resilient supply chains.
The guidelines promote design for disassembly, digital traceability, harmonised safety standards, stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and market incentives to support responsible recycling and reuse.
Developed under ISA’s SUNRISE (Solar Upcycling Network for Recycling, Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement) platform, this draft framework advances efforts to translate circularity principles into practical implementation. 🌞
The takeaway was clear: the future of solar is not only about generating clean energy, it is also about ensuring responsibility, resilience, and resource efficiency at every stage of the journey.
@mnreindia | @Ashish_Khanna | @gurleenk_shares |
@oiseaulibre3 | @rjain88 | @CEEWIndia | @CSIR_NPL |
@ShaktiiOfficial | @WorldResources | @UL_Standards |
@kparveen79 | @chetanpathak89 | @CustomizedES |
#CircularEconomy #SolarEnergy #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Act4Earth