The growing appetite of humanity is fueling a resource deficient economy with impacts of climate change, water scarcity and quality, loss of biodiversity, poor air quality, poverty, health issues and food insecurity. Human induced activities have intensely transformed the earth’s ecosystem and resulted into major environmental changes and global emergencies. The crisis caused by climate change and the pandemic is a wake-up call that demonstrates nature’s ultimate power over lives and societies.

In order to build a sustainable future, strong commitments are needed to adopt solutions that will facilitate the transition to a carbon neutral future, increasing circularity and inclusivity. Globally, countries seek to accelerate the green transition and maximize the opportunities for sustainable solutions. Similarly, the Government of India have pledged to combat the impacts on environment and put the planet on a resilient path. India today is main streaming effective, pragmatic solutions to embrace sustainable development by enforcing the 5 Ps i.e. People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. In fact, clean growth and sustainable development is currently enmeshed into the very foundation of our Indian culture and ethos.

The Prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 26) in November 2021, announced India’s target to achieve net zero by 2070 for which we, as Indians and its responsible citizens, can collectively contribute in every possible way.

In this context, the 2nd International Environment & Sustainability Summit Goa 2024 is organised by the Goa State Pollution Control Board. The theme of the Summit is Structuring the Present for a Sustainable Future: Our Commitment to Actions which aims to:

• Understanding present sustainability solutions and best practices.
• Sharing of experiences, success stories and innovative ideas.
• Build network and enhance the learning experience.