World Sustainable Development Summit 2025

World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will convene global leaders and experts to discuss sustainable development and climate solutions from March 5–7, 2025.

Context: Recently, the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 was organised by TERI. The theme for this year was “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions.”

About World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)

WSDS is a premier international conference focusing on sustainability, climate action, and environmental policies.
It is organized annually by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
The summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, industry experts, and civil society to discuss and develop solutions for pressing environmental challenges.

Key Objectives of WSDS

Promoting Sustainable Development – Encouraging policies and actions that balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Climate Action & Policy Discussions – Addressing global climate challenges through partnerships and policy recommendations.
Bridging the North-South Divide – Ensuring that developing nations (Global South) have a strong voice in climate negotiations.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

TERI is a research and policy think tank in India that works to create a sustainable future.
It was established in 1974 by the Tata Group.
Focus Areas: Sustainable development, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental conservation and green technologies.

Key Initiatives by TERI:

WSDS (World Sustainable Development Summit) – Annual global event on sustainability.
TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS) – Academic institution focused on environmental and sustainability studies.
Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) – Initiative to promote solar lighting in rural India.
Griha (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) – A green building certification system to promote sustainable architecture.