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Need to Redefine Growth and Development to De-carbonize the Global Economy: DSDS 2015


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09 Feb, 2015, 08:30 GMT

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NEW DELHI, February 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

To Achieve a Strong Agreement in the Climate Talks in Paris, the North and the South Will Have to Closely Work Together to Come up With Sustainable Solutions 

On the last day of the landmark 15th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2015 (DSDS), Heads of State, Nobel Laureates and thought leaders forged consensus on developing new pathways to find and replicate sustainable solutions for our common future. DSDS, the flagship event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), opened new gateways to meet the challenges of 'Sustainable Development Goals and Dealing with Climate Change', the theme this year. The DSDS 2015 assumes significance as the post-2015 development agenda is being finalized -- the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is expected to adopt the new set of goals in September 2015 and the climate negotiations (Conference of Parties - COP21) will be held in Paris later this year.

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Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General, TERI, said: "We need to redefine growth and development. The North and the South will have to work together to come up with sustainable solutions. We cannot achieve sustainable development unless we meet the aspirations of the people. To move towards a low carbon economy, we need to come up with innovative solutions. We need buildings and shopping malls that can reduce energy consumption by 50 per cent. We need clean and affordable transportation systems and learn from countries that have made cycling as an efficient mode of transport. We need a technological transition to de-carbonize the global economy. We need a strong agreement in Paris, which should be open to scrutiny and monitoring."

Prof Jeffrey D Sachs, Director, Earth Institute & Special Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, said in a video message: "Though most governments have said they have accepted the 20C limit target, they are yet to implement carbon reduction measures. There is no back-up plan. Climate funds of $100 billion a year is not much, considering the scale of the global economy. We need to harness clean energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear energy and bring about a transformation in our energy policies to move towards a low carbon economy. We need research and demonstration of low carbon technologies. "

At a session on 'Climate Change: Ethics, Equity and the Poor', Dr Rajiv Gupta, Principal Secretary (Water Supply Department), Principal Secretary (Climate Change Department) & Managing Director, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, said: "Sustainability is ultimately a moral issue. Our ancient scriptures have always underlined the sustainable use of our natural resources. Climate change has exposed the vulnerability of poor people. The issue of equity is at the core of the climate change debate."

"But there are ways to overcome the crisis. For example in Gujarat, the establishment of water infrastructure provided water security to more than 11,000 villages. This was possible only due to the vision of one man - Shri Narendra Modi, who is now the Prime Minister of India. Only a strong political leadership can overcome 'inconvenient truths'," added Dr Gupta.  

DrArvidHallén, Director General, The Research Council of Norway, said: "As we march towards a new climate agreement in Paris, we must reaffirm the issue of ethics and equity. Climate change is about social and economic justice, and we must address these issues. As Indian Minister Piyush Goyal said yesterday, developing countries cannot take the sole responsibility for climate change. Rich nations must take the lead to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this complex process, the context and interests of the poor must be reflected."

 "Access to clean water and clean energy are the core issues of climate change. Over 80 per cent of diseases are water-related and by 2020, the gap between water demand and supply will increase by 50 per cent. Therefore, collaboration is very important. Contamination of water bodies needs to be addressed by various stakeholders. Lastly, it is not important just to build toilets for access to clean sanitation; they must be used as well," stressed Ms Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairman, HSBC India, & Executive Director on the Board of HSBC Asia-Pacific.

"India is the ultimate laboratory for development. It is also a terrific field to analyze how development processes work.  While dealing with climate change, we must remember that we have a responsibility towards the poor," said Dr David M Malone, UN Under-Secretary-General & Rector, United Nations University (UNU).

Ms Ekaterina Zagladina, President, Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, said: "No one will escape from the effects of climate change. Further, there is the issue of justice - those who are suffering the most are not responsible for climate change."

In the session, 'Is action on Climate Change Imperative and Urgent', experts said change in the energy model is utmost important as action towards preservation of environment may have irreparable consequences if steps are not taken right away.

Mr Suresh Prabhu, Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways, said: "Climate change is a real thing and trends such as rise in temperature, warming of oceans and seas should be taken seriously. Paris is a great opportunity for all. We need to bring all countries together before we finalize the agreement. We need to create geo-political blocs, such as one of small island states, and take steps accordingly."

Mr Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon'ble Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, said: "India is sensitive about climate change and global warming. But to deal with the changing trends, we need to a major push in terms of infrastructure and skill development."

The 11th Sustainable Development Leadership Award was today presented to former President of the European Commission (EC) DrJosé Manuel DurãoBarroso by Dr R K Pachauri, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The award felicitates global leaders for their contributions in the field of sustainable development, and for encouraging global initiatives that can lead the world towards a sustainable future.

Among other highlights of day was the launch of a partnership between TERI and UBrain TV to widen the outreach of sustainable development issues and sustainable solutions.

About DSDS 

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), since 2001, annually organizes the DSDS, an international platform to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of sustainable development. Over the past 14 years, it has emerged as one of the foremost institutions on issues of global sustainability. The flagship event of TERI brings together various Heads of State and Government, thought leaders, policymakers, and the crème de la crème of industry and academia to deliberate on myriad issues. Till date, the Summit has hosted over 36 Heads of State, ministers from over 50 countries and delegates from across continents. The Summit has evolved as a significant congregation of leaders from the fields of polity, economy, academia and civil society to deliberate on issues related to sustainable development. For more information, please click: http://dsds.teriin.org/2015/

About TERI  

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization deeply committed to every aspect of energy, environment, and sustainable development. From providing environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems, to helping shape the development of the Indian oil and gas sector; from tackling global climate change issues across many continents to enhancing forest conservation efforts among local communities; from advancing solutions to growing urban transportation and air pollution problems to promoting energy efficiency in Indian industries, the emphasis has always been on finding innovative solutions to make the world a better place to live in. All activities at TERI move from formulating local and national-level strategies to suggesting global solutions tackling critical energy and environment related issues.

Headed by Dr R K Pachauri, also the chairperson of the Nobel Peace Prize winning climate change body, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), TERI has emerged as an institution of excellence for its path-breaking research, and is a global brand widely respected by political leaders, policymakers, corporate entities as well as the civil society at large.

For more, please contact

Zainab Naeem

zainab.naeem@teri.res.in

011-24682100, Ext: 2428

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