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AI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
26 Feb 2026
| Business Standard
In his address at the World Sustainable Development Summit organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Mr Amitabh Kant, Ex-G20 Sherpa, Former NITI Aayog CEO stated while artificial intelligence (AI) would provide unprecedented impetus to global productivity, the technology could also widen inequalities around the world if not used for the benefit of people.
Read More"For every dollar we invest in nature, we invest 30 dollars to degrade it": UNEP's Dechen Tsering calls for urgent finance reform
26 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
Warning that global investment patterns are overwhelmingly tilted toward environmental destruction, Ms Dechen Tsering, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on 26 February 2026 called for a dramatic scale-up of funding for nature-based solutions at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026.
Read MoreMaritime, energy sectors lead Norway's push in India under TEPA: Norway's Ambassador Stener
26 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 in the national capital, Norway's Ambassador to India, Ms May-Elin Stener, highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following the implementation of TEPA between India and the EFTA countries, which includes Norway.
Read MoreNorway eyes maritime, energy sector investments in India under TEPA
26 Feb 2026
| Business Standard
Norway's Ambassador to India, Ms May-Elin Stener underlined Norway's long-standing partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in the national capital and its continued engagement with Indian institutions on sustainability initiatives. The Ambassador congratulated TERI on organising the 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), describing it as an important platform for advancing dialogue and partnerships on sustainable development.
Read MoreIndia calls for stronger global climate action
25 Feb 2026
| Mint
Speaking at the silver jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026 organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav said countries must step up efforts to fight climate change by expanding solar and wind power and doubling energy efficiency across industry, transport and households.
Read MoreTERI’s 25th WSDS to focus on sustainable transformations
25 Feb 2026
| The Pioneer
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is set to commence the silver jubilee edition of its flagship event, the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), on 25 February 2026 at the Taj Palace. Under the theme “Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development,” the three-day summit marks 25 years of the Global South’s leading platform for climate action and sustainability.
Read MoreFrom Vision to Action: TERI’s WSDS Turns 25, Set to Champion Transformations for Sustainable Development
25 Feb 2026
| Global Agriculture
The 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) – the Silver Jubilee edition of the flagship global platform convened by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – will commence on 25 February 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, under the umbrella theme “परिवर्तन | Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development.” The Summit will be held from 25–27 February 2026.
Read MoreUnion Environment Minister inaugurates TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and MoEFCC’s Him-CONNECT platform
25 Feb 2026
| Press Information Bureau
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on 25 February 2025 inaugurated the Silver Jubilee edition of TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) and Him-CONNECT, a dedicated platform organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to connect researchers working in the Himalayan region with start-ups, industry leaders, investors and policymakers.
Read MoreMoEFCC to organise Him-CONNECT during WSDS 2026 in New Delhi
25 Feb 2026
| DD News
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will organise Him-CONNECT in New Delhi from February 25 to 27, on the sidelines of The Energy and Resources Institute’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026.
Read MoreThe waste crisis: New SWM rules promise circular economy push, can India finally fix segregation and littering?
21 Feb 2026
| Financial Express
At the heart of effective waste management is the ability of citizens to segregate waste at the point of generation. Without this first step, downstream processing becomes significantly difficult and expensive stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreTERI, DVC to Launch Energy Transition Hub for Eastern, NE States
18 Feb 2026
| APAC Media
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) have launched a joint initiative in Kolkata called the Energy Transition Hub for the Eastern and Northeastern states (Ethens). Ethens has been conceived as a discom-driven, demand-led regional platform to support coal-dependent regions as they move towards cleaner energy systems.
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