The rapid growth in global population, urbanization, and industrialization has led to numerous complications, including
the depletion of natural resources, environmental pollution, and potential health risks such as food and water scarcity.
The 21st century is widely regarded as an era of unprecedented environmental challenges, with all countries facing
escalating threats from climate change, pollution, deforestation, disasters, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and
ecosystem disruption. These issues are further exacerbated by increased human activities, culminating in the most
severe environmental crisis in Earth's history. If left unaddressed, these looming challenges may soon pose an
existential threat to life on the planet.
In response, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
in September 2015, comprising 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169
interconnected targets. The agenda focuses on poverty eradication, pollution
mitigation, sustainable resource management, and ensuring access to clean air,
water, energy, sanitation, and hygiene. It also prioritizes sustainable
urbanization, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of economic,
social, cultural, civil, political, and human rights, with a particular emphasis
on eliminating gender inequality, conflicts, poverty, and environmental
threats. Additionally, 197 countries adopted the Paris Agreement in 2015,
a global accord aimed at combating and addressing climate change.
The Paris Agreement brought together rich and poor countries in a
commitment to mitigate global temperature rise and achieve Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). However, progress has been limited in both
achieving SDGs and meeting Paris Agreement targets. Today, every country
faces the daunting challenge of meeting the energy and employment needs of a
growing population while curbing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. To ensure sustainable development, informed and scientific choices are
crucial. This requires a collaborative effort among stakeholders in infrastructure
development, research, clean technologies, and policy formulation.
This World Environment Summit 2024 would provide such a platform for aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to
engage in active deliberations and produce actionable suggestions for policymakers. The summit's focus areas include
best practices in affordable alternative solutions, sustainable energy, agriculture, climate action, pollution control,
ecosystem restoration, environmental health, sustainable spatial planning, and transport systems. The summit will
explore the interlinkages between global environmental challenges, human health, and sustainable development in
the context of the SDGs 2030, Sendai Framework 2030, and Paris Agreement 2015.
The event will be held in both physical and virtual modes, allowing participants to join according to their preferences.
Certificates of participation will be issued to all attendees, with separate fee structures for physical and virtual
participants.
