GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
SUMMIT, 2025
06th March, 2025 || Vigyan Bhawan*, New Delhi
India's Global Leadership in
Sustainability & Decarbonization
We have great Pleasure in inviting you to The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025; which is a Proud Moment for all 1.46 Billion Indians; to Celebrate India’s Global Leadership in Sustainability and Decarbonization.
Those who are Committed to Push India First in the Global Map in their respective area of Specialization and Interest; are invited to connect IISD-CMI on this auspicious occasion. We have Special Programs throughout the year and especially, now the GSS’25; where The People from Nook and Corner of the World; will Join to Dialogue, Debate, Discuss and Deliver appropriate Solutions, with Global Players to bring together Thought Leaders, Prolific Thinkers, Policy Makers, Political & Governance Leadership, Business & Industry Leaders, Distinguished Academicians, Researchers, Scientists and Eminent Persons from Economics, Public Policy, Science, Culture, and Arts to Celebrate their 17 years of Dedicated Service to the Nation and the Planet.
Our Inspiration
IISD-CMI Team met with Hon'ble President of India
The IISD-CMI Team met with the Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu and discussed the Institution’s exceptional leadership in Scientific and Public Policy Research towards Sustainability and Decarbonization. We are inspired by Hon’ble Madam’s Graceful Interaction along with her, Words of Wisdom and Heartfelt Compliments and more importantly her strongest possible support for the success of The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025.
About The Summit
Leading India on the Path of Sustainability
We, at IISD-CMI are delighted to invite you all to The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025.
IISD & CMI organized the historic event The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2023 to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence, along with their auspicious 15th anniversary last year during 17th- 20th July at the Prestigious Plenary Hall at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Register Today to ensure your participation in this Mega Conglomeration of Great Minds.
The Official Launching of
The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025
The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025 – The GSS ’25 is now Officially Launched on an Auspicious Sharad / Autumn Evening of 15th October 2024 by the Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Ji. A Small Team: Consisting The Members of Team IISD-CMI and Few GSS ‘25 Partners Participated in the Launching Program.
Hon’ble Minister was highly Impressed with IISD’s Proposal for Digital Sustainability Icons Initiative. He also Viewed that India’s Soft Power in Natural & Man–Made Heritage which Reflects the Ancient Civilization, Reinforces the Modern Day Concept of Sustainable Living and Leading a Low Carbon Lifestyle with Austerity.
Distinguished Individuals
Behind the Momentous GSS ’23
Distinguished Individuals who Made the GSS ’23 Successful, Fostering a Sense of Togetherness and Celebration. They also Played an Instrumental Role in Delivering Disruptive Policy Reforms, Appropriate Business Models and Collective Participatory Workable Approach to make the Planet a Better place to Live In with India Driving Global Leadership in Sustainability & Decarbonization.
These Distinguished Individuals have Contributed, Going Out of the Way, right from Planning to Operation, Operation to Execution, till the Closure of the GSS ‘23, which in fact is Historic and Memorable.
Team-GSS’25 expresses Deep Gratitude to all of the Celebrities for their Pivotal Role in meeting the Objectives of the Global Summit Last year. These Drivers of Change are Global Thought Leaders, Concept Builders, Who Curated the Program Design, Keynote Speakers, Powerful Panelists, Partners, National Steering Committee and Organizing Committee Members. Each of them Played a Different and Distinct Role which Led to Ultimate Success.
Commit To Bring The Change
Pledge for Action on 12 Lifestyle Habits
“I Pledge” is an initiative to bring together People from all walks of life; and make a significant impact by influencing people to change their present lifestyle habits into sustainable alternatives.
The pledges, along with their actions, will be asked to share, with quantifiable data & updates regularly; so that the quantification should be possible. By the end, IISD- CMI will share the total Carbon Emissions reduced by our campaign which will be calculated using a Carbon-Footprint Calculator recommended by UNFCCC
The GSS 2025 Official Mascot
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) has been chosen as the “Official Mascot” of the Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025, as it symbolizes the significance of preserving Planetary Biodiversity and protecting Natural Habitats. This move highlights not only the importance of conserving this unique and charismatic species, just in India, across its larger range in the entire Eastern Indian Himalayas and Southwestern China. The Red Panda is an endangered species in IUCN Red Book, due to habitat loss from deforestation and degradation, as well as poaching and illegal wildlife trade, with an availability of estimated population of less than 1,800 only and their numbers are rapidly reducing. Before this beautiful fauna gets permanently extinct from our Planet, let’s converge our collective wisdom and synergy to save this wonderful animal in all possible manner, since it belongs to the Himalayas, belongs to us, and belongs to India.
Eminent Chief Guest*(TBC)
SHRI JAGDEEP DHANKHAR
Esteemed Invited Speakers & Guests*(TBC)
Shri Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is serving as the Minister of External Affairs. Before joining politics, Jaishankar served as the Indian Ambassador to the United States, China and the Czech Republic and held various positions in India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Union Cabinet Minister of External Affairs (MEA)
Smt Nirmala Sitharaman is the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. She served as the Minister of Defence from 2017 to 2019. She is the first Finance Minister of India to present Seven Consecutive Budgets, a record that Highlights her significant role in Shaping India’s Economic Policies.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Cabinet Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs
Shri Nitin Gadkari is an Indian politician from Maharashtra and the Minister for Road Transport & Highways. He is popularly known as the “Highwayman of India” for his successful works in the PWD, constructing roads, highways, and flyovers, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Shri Nitin Gadkari
Union Cabinet Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India
Shri Manohar Lal Khattar is the Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs. Previously, he was the Chief Minister of Haryana from 2014 to 2024. Shri Khattar has been instrumental in promoting Digital Governance in the state and implementing various initiatives to boost Infrastructure Development.
Shri. Manohar Lal Khattar
Union Cabinet Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Power
Shri Bhupender Yadav is an Indian politician serving as the Union Cabinet Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. He is also a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Rajasthan.
Shri. Bhupender Singh Yadav
Union Cabinet Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Mr. Shombi Sharp is an American diplomat appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in India. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a master’s degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Kansas.
Shri. Shombi Sharp
UN Resident Coordinator in India United Nations Diplomat, Economist
Shri Pralhad Joshi is the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and also for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Shri Pralhad Joshi has played a significant role in advocating for the development of Sustainable Energy Solutions and promoting policies for the Efficient Use of resources in India.
Shri. Prahlad Joshi
Union Cabinet Minister of New & Renewable Energy
Shri K. R. Mohan Naidu is the Minister for Civil Aviation. He is the youngest-ever member of the Central Cabinet and serves on several Parliamentary Committees. Naidu has been involved in various initiatives to improve Air Connectivity in Remote Areas.
Shri K. R. Mohan Naidu
Union Cabinet Minister of Civil Aviation
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat is the Union Minister for Culture as well as Tourism. Previously, he held the portfolio of the Minister of Jal Shakti, and Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. He is recognised for launching the Jal Jeevan Mission. He also oversees Culture and Tourism, focusing on initiatives that enhance India’s Cultural Heritage and Promote Tourism.
Shri. Gajendra S. Shekhawat
Union Cabinet Minister of Culture and Tourism
Ms. Inger Andersen is a Danish Environmentalist and Economist and has been the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since June 2019, focusing on promoting Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation globally. Her career spans over 30 years in International Development Economics and Sustainability.
Ms Inger Andersen
Executive Director, UNEP
Shri Edward Samuel Miliband is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero since July 2024. He has been Member of Parliament for Doncaster North since 2005. Miliband was Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition between 2010 and 2015.
Shri. Edward Samuel Miliband
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is the Union Minister of Education. He previously served as the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from 2021-2024, and the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas from 2014-2021. He was also the Minister of steel from 2019-2021. A notable achievement is his role in launching the National Education Policy 2020.
Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Cabinet Minister of Education
Shri Gaur Gopal Das is an Indian monk and Lifestyle and Motivational Strategist known for his Inspirational Speeches and Writings. He is Renowned for his Ability to Connect with People through his Teachings on Personal Development, Happiness, and Spirituality.
Shri. Gaur Gopal Das
Indian Monk, Lifestyle & Motivational Strategist
Shri Simon Stiell has been the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) of Grenada since August 2022. He previously held the position of Minister for Climate Resilience in Grenada. Mr Stiell is known for his commitment to advancing International Climate Negotiations and promoting Resilience Strategies.
Shri. Simon Stiell
Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
Ms. Mafalda Duarte is a Portuguese Climate Finance expert serving as the Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) since 2021, focusing on mobilizing Financial Resources to Combat Climate Change in Developing Countries. Ms Duarte has played a significant role in scaling up Investments in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects.
Ms. Mafalda Duarte
Executive Director, Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Dr Ajay Mathur is the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a leading personality in green technology advancement and research, having headed prestigious organizations such as The Energy and Resources Institute, and the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a member of the Prime Minister of India’s Council on Climate Change and was also a leading Climate Change Negotiator for India the Paris Climate Negotiations.
Dr. Ajay Mathur
Director General of the International Solar Alliance
Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist and public policy analyst. He is the director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He is also an SDG Advocate for UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Prof. Jeffrey D Sachs
Director, Centre for Sustainable Development in the Earth Institute, Columbia University
He is presently the G20 Sherpa of India during its Presidency year. He was CEO of NITI Aayog, the Govt of India’s Premier Policy Think Tank & before that, Secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion.
Shri. Amitabh Kant
G 20 Sherpa, Former CEO NITI Aayog
Indian politician and former actress, fashion model and television producer. She has been Minister of Women and Child Development since 2019, and also Minister of Minority Affairs
Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani
Former Union Minister of Textile, Women and Child Development
Shri Pabitra Margherita is the MoS External Affairs and Textiles; has Credible Foot-prints in enhancing India’s International Relations as well as advancing Sustainable Textile Practices.
Shri Pabitra Margherita
MoS External Affairs and Textiles
Shri Manoj Mittal is the CMD of SIDBI, leading Mission to support and finance MSMEs) and has been instrumental in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship & financial inclusion
Shri Manoj Mittal
CMD, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Shri Shaji K V is the Chairman of NABARD, Playing a Pivotal Role in Shaping India’s Agricultural Finance Policies and Rural Economic Strategies
Shri Shaji K V
Chairman, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Shri Ashish Sethia is the Global Head of Commodities, Energy & Environmental Markets at BloombergNEF, Leads engagements in the Energy, Finance & Technology Sectors, Specific to Renewable Energy Markets, Energy Policy & Sustainability Strategies,
Shri Ashish Sethia
Global Head of Commodities, Energy & Environmental Markets, BloombergNEF
Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the Prime Minister of Thailand, known for her dynamic leadership and commitment to progressive governance. She brings a fresh perspective to Thai politics, emphasizing economic reform, social justice, and sustainable development. With a background in business and public administration, she leverages her expertise to drive innovation and modernization across various sectors.
Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Prime Minister of Thailand
His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, is a distinguished leader with extensive diplomatic and governance experience. Formerly Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, he is committed to advancing Kuwait’s regional and global standing. He focuses on peace, stability, sustainable development, and humanitarian efforts, emphasizing modernization, economic diversification, and the welfare of the Kuwaiti people.
His Highness Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah
Crown Prince of Kuwait
Dr. Mukund Rajan is the Chairperson of ECube Investment Advisors Private Limited, focusing on sustainability and responsible investing. With over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, governance, and sustainability, he has held key roles, including Brand Custodian and Chief Ethics Officer at Tata Sons. Dr. Rajan is dedicated to creating positive social and environmental impact through strategic investments.
Dr. Mukund Rajan
Chairperson at ECube Investment Advisors Private Ltd.
Ms. Angela Lusigi is the newly appointed Resident Representative of UNDP in India. With over two decades of experience in sustainable development, Angela has held key positions across Africa and the United Nations, focusing on poverty reduction, economic development, and inclusive growth.
She has a strong commitment to driving transformative change, particularly in the areas of climate resilience and human development.
Ms. Angela Lusigi
Resident Representative, UNDP India
With a Career in International Development spanning over 20 years, Ms. Isabelle Tschan has been in Critical roles with the UNDP in Asia, Europe, and Africa, engaging in thematic areas including Gender Equality, Socio-Economic Development, Resilience and Livelihoods, Energy and Environment, Governance, Peacebuilding and Rule of Law.
Ms. Isabelle Tschan
Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP India
Auguste Tano Kouamé, the World Bank’s Country Director for India, brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to Economic Development. His impressive academic background, including a PhD in Economics and experience across Various Regions, underscores his capability to Foster Sustainable Economic Growth.
Dr. Auguste Tano Kouamé
Dr. Auguste Tano Kouamé, World Bank Country Director for India
He is a Renowned Diplomat and International Relations Specialist, having worked for over 30 years with the European Union. In addition to his Diplomatic and Policy Work, he is a successful Academician, serving as a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe in Belgium.
Mr. Hervé Delphin
Ambassador of the EU to India
Lindy Cameron is an Esteemed British Civil Servant and Leading Diplomat, with Experience in Crucial Present-day Geopolitical Issues. She is the first woman to be appointed as British High Commissioner to India. Prior to this post, she was the CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK.
Ms. Lindy Cameron
British High Commissioner to India
Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur and politician. He co-founded Infosys and served as the Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He was also appointed as the non-executive chairman of the Infosys board in 2017.
Shri. Nandan Nilekani
Science Thought Leader, Non-Executive Chairman of Infosys
Dr. Venkatramanan Anantha Nageswaran is an Indian Economist and 18th Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He served as the Global Chief Investment Officer at Bank Julius Baer in Switzerland, after serving as its Head of Research for Asia.
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India
Mr. Sanjeev Sanyal is an Indian economist and famous historian. He is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. He has helped prepare six editions of the Economic Survey of India.
Dr. Sanjeev Sanyal
Member to Prime Minister Economic Advisory Council
Shri Ashish K Chauhan is an Indian Business Executive, Administrator, and current Chancellor of the University of Allahabad and Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange. He is known as the father of Modern Financial Derivatives in India.
Shri. Ashish K. Chauhan
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, National Stock Exchange
Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe is the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Previously, he served as the Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Dr. Sahasrabudhe is known for promoting Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions.
Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe
Chairman, NETE, EC National Assessment
Prof. T G Sitharam has taken over as Chairman of AICTE on 21 December 2022. He has an impressive academic background and is expected to bring many reforms in the technical education system of India.
Prof. T G Sitharam
Chairman, All India Council of Technical Corporation (AICTE)
Smt. Gita Gopinath is an Indian American economist who has served as the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She had a two-decade-long career as an academic, including at the economics department of Harvard University.
Ms. Gita Gopinath
Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC, United States
Ms. Nivruti Rai is the Managing Director and CEO of Invest India. Before her current role, she was the Country Head of Intel India. Nivruti Rai is known for her Contributions to the Technology Sector and her Efforts in Driving Innovation and Investment in India..
Ms. Nivruti Rai
Managing Director and CEO, Invest India
Shri Freddy Svane is the current Ambassador at the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi. He entered the Danish Foreign Service in 1982 and has held several important posts, including Secretary of the Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.
Shri. Freddy Svane
Ambassador at the Royal Danish Embassy in New Delhi
Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat is a distinguished scientist with vast experience in defence research in primary and applied sciences spanning several decades. After decades of government service, he retired as Secretary Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Member to Niti Ayog, Environment & Climate Change, Emerging Technology
Professor Srinivasan is a Professor in the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Area at IIM Bangalore. She was also a British Council Visiting Scholar at the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Nottingham University Business School.
Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan
IIM Bangalore, Sustainability Management
Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu is an Indian politician, India’s Sherpa to the G7 and Chancellor of Rishihood University. He is a CA by profession and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Shri. Suresh Prabhu
Former Minister Railways India, Environment & Forest, Power
Shri Yugal Joshi is the Director of the National Jal Jeevan Mission under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. He has been Instrumental in Driving the Mission’s Goal to Ensure that Every Rural Household has a Functional Tap Water Connection by 2024.
Shri. Yugal Joshi
Director. National Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Shri Sudhendu J. Sinha, an IAS officer, is currently serving as the Adviser for Infrastructure Connectivity-Transport and Electric Mobility at NITI Aayog. He is dedicated to bringing in transformative changes in the transportation and electric mobility sectors.
Shri. Sudhendu J. Sinha
Adviser (Transport and Electric Mobility) at NITI Aayog
Shri Mikko Ollikainen is a Finnish Climate Policy Expert and has been the Head of the Adaptation Fund in Washington, D.C since 2017. He has been responsible for managing projects aimed at helping Vulnerable Communities Adapt to climate change impacts.
Shri Mikko Ollikainen
Head, Adaptation Fund
Mozaharul Alam has over Twenty Years of experience in Climate Negotiations and Research, and is Lead Author for the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report . In 2009, he became the Regional Coordinator for Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Mr. Mozaharul Alam
Regional Coordinator. Climate Change, ASa. UNEP
A Leading Academician, Prof. Tarun Khanna studies Business, Trade, and Economics in Emerging Markets, focuses on Entrepreneurship as a means to Development at Harvard Business School.
Professor Tarun Khanna
Harvard Business School
A 1996-batch IAS Officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai is rooted within the field of Agricultural Marketing. He serves as the Additional Secretary (Marketing) for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the CEO of the National Rainfed Area Authority and as the Director General at the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute for Agricultural Marketing.
Shri. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Mr. Alan AtKisson is an American Sustainability Expert and currently the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Global Water Partnership, based in Stockholm. Mr AtKisson is recognized for his efforts in fostering partnerships and collaborations to address Global Water Challenges.
Mr. Alan AtKission
Executive Secretary & CEO, Global Water Partnership, Stockholm
Shri Erik Solheim is a Norwegian Diplomat and former Politician. He is also an experienced peace negotiator, having acted as the primary facilitator of the peace process in Sri Lanka from 1998 to 2005.
Shri Erik Solheim
6th Executive Director, United Nations Environment Program
Ms. Cynthia McCaffrey demonstrates Exceptional Leadership and a deep Commitment to improving the Lives of Children across the Country. Her Extensive Experience in International Development, coupled with her Strategic Vision, is instrumental in Advancing UNICEF’s Mission for Children in India, creating a Brighter Future for the Next Generation.
Ms. Cynthia McCaffrey
UNICEF Representative to India
Serving as CEO to the India Climate Collaborative, Ms. Shloka Nath works on accelerating Climate Finance towards Development projects in India. She has Led two other funds with a focus on Sustainability and Social Impact. Prior to this, she worked in Politics and Journalism.
Ms. Shloka Nath
CEO, India Climate Collaborative
Having started her career as a Financial Journalist, Ms. Aloka Majumdar is now a Corporate Sustainability Leader. Focusing on Skill Development, Financial Inclusion, Education, Environment, and Climate Change, she presides over Corporate Sustainability and Philanthropy at HSBC.
Ms. Aloka Majumdar
Managing Director. Global Head Of Philanthropy & Head Of Sustainablility
Dr. Curtis is a Prolific Academician and Leader in Preserving Cultural Heritage. He earned his PhD in Cultural Anthropology in 2000, and has been working in Sustainable Development and Culture for over 25 years all over the Globe. Prior to his current post, he was the Secretary of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Dr. Timothy Curtis
Director and Representative of UNESCO New Delhi Regional Office for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Sir Alok Sharma is a British politician who served as President of COP26 in 2021 and negotiated the Glasgow Climate Pact. He was MP for Reading West and held various ministerial roles in Theresa May and Boris Johnson’s governments.
Shri. Alok K. Sharma
President COP 26 & MP, House of Commons, United Kingdom
He is a Leading Researcher and Professor based at the Harvard University Center for the Environment, and serves as Co-Director of Harvard’s Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program. His research interests include Geochemistry and Paleoclimatology. He is also a Key Player in the Climate Policy world, having been appointed to President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Shri. Daniel P Schrag
Co-director, Harvard University Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program & Professor, Harvard University
Shri Asok Kumar is an IAS officer, mission director of National Water Mission, who has contributed significantly to the Water & Sanitation Sector and initiated/completed many projects in Hyderabad. He is a recipient of Telangana Excellence & Jalmitra Award.
Shri G. Asok Kumar
Former Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Mr. Martin Bursík is a Czech Politician and has twice served as Minister of the Environment & also as Vice-President. He was one of the founders of the Civic Forum. Bursík studied Environmental Engineering at Charles University.
Shri. Martin Bursik
Former Vice President and Environment Minister, Czech Republic
IISD-CMI National Sustainability Awards, 2025
The 15 Prestigious IISD-CMI National Sustainability Awards, 2025 are to be presented By the Hon’ble Chief Guest, on 06th March 2025 to recognize and honor Individuals & Organizations for their Outstanding Contributions toward leading India on the Path of Sustainability and Decarbonization. These Awards are to be decided by an Esteemed Jury Panel, where if the Deserving Nomination will not be received, in few Award areas, those Awards will not be Considered.
Special Initiatives for the GSS 24-25
Testimonials
Shri Ravi Singh
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Tarun Kapoor
I have, in fact, a great privilege to join one of the Brainstorming and Knowledge dissemination workshop on “Reducing Carbon–Footprint by enhancement of Renewable Energy; Appropriate Policy and Actions”, Of IISD-CMI as Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker, where I at my capacity of the Joint Secretary, had a detailed presentation, on how we at MNRE, are steering Policy and Program for National Solar Mission. The Participants were from PAN India and some were from the different parts of the Globe also. I do recollect, we had an intense discussion, in a quite longer Q&A Session with enlightened participants. I wish IISD-CMI every success in their future endeavours ahead.
Ms Meryem Amar
IISD-CMI has exhibited the unique dedication by contributing remarkfully to Environment, Energy Conservation, Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation and particularly to Carbon Sequestration through IISD-CMI UNEP Climate Neutral Program and IISD-CMI UNEP Billion Tree Campaign (5th June, 2008-2030), which has created sizable societal and environmental impact, for which UNEP recognizes these efforts under Leadership in Catalyzing Environment Actions.
Ms Letivia Carvalho
We at UNEP, Congratulate IISD for promoting the debates and discussions; also for taking the bold National Measures so far, to address Plastic Pollution Preventions. The effects of our triple Planetary Crisis of Biodiversity Loss, Pollution and Climate Change are rapidly becoming inescapable and complex – because these three crises are deeply ingrained in plastic pollution. IISD’s Popular PAN India Campaign, “Say No to Single Use Plastic”- is the Key Driver, Center-staging People’s Movement, against plastic pollution today. I do Congratulate IISD-CMI, for doing wonderful work in the areas of both Fresh Water & Marine Water Conservation and Plastic Pollution for addressing Climate Change.
Shri Amitabh Kant
I am glad that IISD engages in National level Debates, Public Policy Dialogues, Scientific Research and Innovations as well as Community level initiatives in most Important areas of concerns of today i.e. Decarbonisation of the Economy, thereby reducing the emission intensity of our GDP, Solar, Green Hydrogen, Electric Vehicles, Battery Storage, Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, Resource Conservation Projects to improve, in achieving UN SDGs, for India. We at NITI, recently brought out a State Ranking Report, based on their performance in Indicators, as SDG India Index 2020-2021, which names and shames, creating competitions among them, so that they improve their Index Ranking, next year.
MS Neerja Rathee
IISD’s Initiative, Carbon Minus India (CMI), Verified and Certified Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), Level 1 and Level 2; of 4 International Airports i.e Varanasi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Thiruvananthapuram, of Airport Authority Of India (AAI), under Ministry Of Civil Aviation, Government Of India, through an International Bidding Process. Congratulations. Great Job Done IISD-CMI.
Dr. R.K Malhotra
I am quite familiar with Dr Srikanta K. Panigrahi Ji's Interests and Out Of Box Initiatives in Introducing Biofuels in India's Energy Basket, for which IISD and CMI, both the exceptional Institutes of national importance, played historic roles and contributed to the nation, Where we at Indian Oil were Partner to this Journey in a big way. In addition, I also do remember, both the Institutes, also have undertaken a lot Of Capacity Building Programs for Our Faridabad based R&D Division Of Indian Oil, especially when I was Director(R&D), IOCL. All Best for their Success ahead.
Shri Joydev Lahiri
We at OIL have received qualitative professional service delivery in a number of projects, relating to Environment, Health & Safety and Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation and Carbon Management from Carbon Minus India (CMI), an IISD initiative since July 2008, worth mentioning Adaptation and Mitigation Preparedness Plan 2030 for OIL in response to INDCs and Capacity Building Programs etc.
Ms Smriti Z Irani
I Congratulate IISD, for initiating innovative measures, in the field of Sustainable Development and leading a powerful international platform, such as IISD Sustainable Fashion Professional Network (ISFPN), where Sustainable Fashion, as a Special Discipline of Fashion Technology, Fashion Design and especially Fashion habit’s impacts on our Lifestyle to achieve UN SDGs. We at Government of India, including Ministry of Textile extends all its support for this unique initiative of IISD. I wish IISD, all the Best for future endeavors.
Ms Dia Mirza
I am very glad that IISD- CMI, the both proud National Think Tanks and Scientific Research Institute are working Round the Clock to make differences in many ways to save the Mother Earth. You all at IISD, please keep it on. My support is always with you, I hope a day will finally come; the Earth will be free from all Pollutions, Toxic Wastes, Natural and Manmade Disasters and environmental catastrophes, so that from Our Old Grand Parents to small Children at home, will be healthy and free from any disease; because of environmental degradation. Planet is in a difficult state today, we are only responsible for this and we need to retrieve it, for our own existence now.
Shri Radha Krishna Mathur
It is indeed a matter of pride that IISD has successfully undertaken, "The Comprehensive Water Audit of Leh PHE Water Supply System 2020" for the very first time in the history of Ladakh. This report has brought to light the current water supply scenario and will facilitate in envisaging all future projects. I congratulate the entire team of IISD and other partners associated, for investing their time and energy, in undertaking this significant review and compiling an extensive report .This would prove to be of great help for water planning in Ladakh. I wish team IISD-CMI all the best for their present & future endeavours.
Dr. Ajay Mathur
IISD-CMI is doing excellent Research and Innovation Experiments, with adequate consolidation and disseminating valuable research information, through Brainstorming Workshop Sessions and Technical Roundtables, in many Public Sharing Platforms, which is unique of its kind. I have participated in few of such technical workshops & Knowledge dissemination Roundtables. I have great admiration and support always for their dynamic vision, followed by right implementations. Best of Luck ahead.
Mrs Meenakshi Lekhi
I know IISD-CMI is doing wonderful Research and Academic Work, in the domains of Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Water and Climate Change. I once had an Opportunity to join one of their Research Workshop at India International Centre (IIC), as the Chief Guest; where I found, many reputed Researchers and Corporate Leaders, from PAN India; were intensely delivering, debating and discussing, where I do shared my opinions, on many Social and Environmental Issues that we at India, are encountering in our day today life. At IISD- CMI, they have achieved many milestones, I wish them success in the rest of their ongoing missions.
Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak
I am highly impressed with Professional deliveries of the both proud National Think Tanks and Popular Scientific Research Institutes, IISD-CMI. They has done a series of credible assignments and also have landed their hands to prepare many DPRs in Solar, Wind , Biomass and Small Hydro Projects, at National and International level, in addition to impart right Capacity Building and Training in Climate Change Adaptation , Mitigation, Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Domain, in general and also with GAIL. I wish them All the Best.
Professor C.N.R. Rao, FRS
This Knowledge Driven convergence of Great Minds and expertise will certainly offer a unique platform for exchanging Key Ideas, discussing Sustainable Practices, and exploring appropriate Solutions for a Resilient and Decarbonized Society. By showcasing India's Global Sustainability Leadership, this Summit is likely to demonstrate our Commitments to Sustainable Development and highlight the Innovative Disruptive Solutions and practices that India has embraced, I urge everyone to professionally align and contribute their valuable insights and expertise for this Global Sustainability Summit. Together, we can build a sustainable future for generations to come.
Professor C.N.R. Rao, FRS
Bharat Ratna Linus Pauling Research Professor Honorary President, JNCASR
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Tarun Kapoor
Advisor, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Former Secretary Petroleum & Natural Gas, Joint Secretary MNRE
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Ms Meryem Amar
UNEP
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
MS Neerja Rathee
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Ms Letivia Carvalho
Head of the Marine and Freshwater Branch, United Nation Environment Program (UNEP), Nairobi, Kenya
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Amitabh Kant
G20 Sherpa-India, Former CEO, Niti Ayog, Government of India
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Dr. R.K Malhotra
CMD, India Oil
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Joydev Lahiri
Executive Director, Oil India Ltd.
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Ms Smriti Z Irani
Former Union Cabinet Minister of Textile, Women & Child Welfare
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Ms Dia Mirza
Bollywood Actress, Producer, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador & United Nations Secretary- General’s Advocate for SDGs
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Radha Krishna Mathur
Former Lieutenant Governor (LG) UT Ladakh
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Dr. Ajay Mathur
Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Mrs Meenakshi Lekhi
Former Minister of States (MoS), External Affairs and Culture, Member of Parliament, New Delhi
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak
Former Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
Shri Ravi Singh
Chief Executive Officer(CEO), WWF-India
We at WWF-India, have great pride in working together with IISD-CMI, steered by Dr Srikanta K. Panigarhi, Leading Policy Maker, Technocrat, on Water, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Forestry, GIS & Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation and Sustainability Issues, where we have jointly organized few Workshops, Roundtables at our WWF-India Auditorium. In addition, IISD-CMI is a Supporting Partner to our Celebration of the Annual Event, Earth Hour, since inception to till date, right from Physical to Digital Mode. We support each and every IISD-CMI Initiatives all Success.
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The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2025, is a high profile International Summit, designed, curated and presented to you by two of the most acclaimed Global Think Tanks and Scientific Research Institutes, Indian Institute Of Sustainable Development (IISD) with its initiative Carbon Minus India (CMI), New Delhi. To bring out this Knowledge Backed Program, We require honest Support and Contribution. The Sustainability and Decarbonization, Which is the theme of this Program has a Profound impact on each one of us, irrespective of whether; we are from Business, Trade, Industry, University, Government, United Nations or Public Forums; hence Let us’ all come together and Lend our hands to Support this Summit, in alignment with, the very basic Objective Of this Program to make it a Big Success; both in National and Planetary interest. For Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Visit
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