World Government Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Record Participation, Explores Global Governance Trends
The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 began its six-day run on Tuesday under the theme Shaping Future Governments, drawing a record international participation of notable heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and leading experts worldwide. The 12th edition of the summit aims to explore the most emerging trends in governance and critical sectors until February 14.
A plethora of multifaceted forums were set up during the event, including the Future of Work Forum, Government Experience Exchange Forum, Government Services Forum, Artificial Intelligence Forum, Future of Education Forum, Future of Mobility Forum, and Gender Balance Forum.
India's Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, participated in several critical sessions such as High-Level Roundtable on the future of mobility and a XDG 2045 Ministerial Roundtable.
During his speech at the ministerial roundtable for the XDG-2045 initiative, Minister Yadav emphasized the importance of two prioritizing issues for developing nations: the capacity building required to develop technology related industries such as electric vehicles, clean energy systems and climate resilient infrastructure; addressing sustainable development goals and ensuring adequate financial support in safeguarding our ecological systems.
He underscored India’s commitment towards growth which is environmentally conscious via initiatives like the Mission LiFE introduced under Prime Minister Modi's banner. It seeks sustainability across individual levels of life that also includes a lifestyle in an ecosystem as its central concept to promote change today for tomorrow better results.
Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General has emphasized substantial investment needs required globally for meeting increased oil demand from consumers worldwide projected over this 24-year frame reaching upwards to $17.3 trillion where production will take the lead as investments in each segment of the energy industry stand at trillions like refining and distribution.