GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
SUMMIT, 2024
27th - 28th November, 2024 || Vigyan Bhawan*, New Delhi
India's Global Leadership in
Sustainability & Decarbonization
We have great Pleasure in inviting you to The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2024; 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’24; 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 16+ years of Dedicated Service to the Nation and the Planet.
Our Inspiration
IISD-CMI Team met with Hon'ble President of India
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) 2024.
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 partcipation in this Mega Conglomeration of Great Minds.
The Official Launching of
The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2024
The Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2024 – The GSS ’24 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 ‘24 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 & Decarbonisation.
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 ’24 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
GSS 2024 Official Mascot
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) has been chosen as the “Official Mascot” of the Global Sustainability Summit (GSS) 2024, 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)
Dr. S. Jaishankar
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Shri Nitin Gadkari
Shri. Manohar Lal Khattar
Shri. Bhupender Singh Yadav
Shri. Shombi Sharp
Shri. Prahlad Joshi
Shri K. R. Mohan Naidu
Shri. Gajendra S. Shekhawat
Ms Inger Andersen
Shri. Edward Samuel Miliband
Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan
Shri. Gaur Gopal Das
Shri. Simon Stiell
Ms. Mafalda Duarte
Dr. Ajay Mathur
Prof. Jeffrey D Sachs
Shri. Shaktikanta Das
Shri. Amitabh Kant
Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani
Shri Pabitra Margherita
Shri Manoj Mittal
Shri Shaji K V
Shri Ashish Sethia
Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra
His Highness Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah
Dr. Mukund Rajan
Ms. Angela Lusigi
Ms. Isabelle Tschan
Dr. Auguste Tano Kouamé
Mr. Hervé Delphin
Ms. Lindy Cameron
Shri. Nandan Nilekani
Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran
Dr. Sanjeev Sanyal
Shri. Ashish K. Chauhan
Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe
Prof. T G Sitharam
Ms. Gita Gopinath
Ms. Nivruti Rai
Shri. Freddy Svane
Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat
Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan
Shri. Suresh Prabhu
Shri. Yugal Joshi
Shri. Sudhendu J. Sinha
Shri Mikko Ollikainen
Mr. Mozaharul Alam
Professor Tarun Khanna
Shri. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
Mr. Alan AtKission
Shri Erik Solheim
Ms. Cynthia McCaffrey
Ms. Shloka Nath
Ms. Aloka Majumdar
Dr. Timothy Curtis
Shri. Alok K. Sharma
Shri. Daniel P Schrag
Shri G. Asok Kumar
Shri. Martin Bursik
IISD-CMI National Sustainability Awards, 2024
The 15 Prestigious IISD-CMI National Sustainability Awards, 2024 are to be presented By the Hon’ble Chief Guest, on 28th November 2024 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.
Sustainable Programs - GSS '23
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.
Chief Executive Officer(CEO), WWF-India
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.
Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Former Secretary Petroleum & Natural Gas, Joint Secretary MNRE
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.
Supported Billion Tree Campaign, UNEP
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.
Head of the Marine and Freshwater Branch, UNEP HQ, Nairobi, Kenya
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.
G20 Sherpa-India, Former CEO, Niti Ayog, Government of India
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.
Joint Director, Airports Authority of India (AAI)
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.
Former CMD, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
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.
Former Executive Director, Oil India Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)
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.
Former Union Cabinet Minister of Textile, Women & Child Welfare
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.
Bollywood Actress, Producer, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador & United Nations Secretary- General’s Advocate for SDGs
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.
Former Lieutenant Governor (LG) UT Ladakh
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.
Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA)
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.
Former Minister of States (MoS), External Affairs and Culture, Member of Parliament, New Delhi
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.
Former Chairman & Managing Director, GAIL
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.
Bharat Ratna Linus Pauling Research Professor Honorary President, JNCASR
Professor C.N.R. Rao, FRS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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