<p>Bengaluru: OP Jindal Global University (JGU) released its Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025 at the Bengaluru Sustainability Conclave on Tuesday, aiming to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>.<p>Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot officially launched the report. </p>.<p>In his address, the governor termed the report “a timely and laudable step” towards sustainability and environmental protection. <br><br>He emphasised that achieving the SDGs requires “multi-stakeholder cooperation” and highlighted the importance of partnerships between academia, government, and civil society.</p>.<p>“Bengaluru, as India’s Silicon Valley and a hub of science and innovation, is under immense pressure from urban challenges,” he noted.</p>.<p>“Knowledge sharing, cooperation, and information exchange are essential to address climate change, pollution, deforestation, and the growing carbon footprint,” he said. </p>.<p>The governor drew attention to national initiatives, such as Make in India and Swachh Bharat, which contribute to grassroots sustainable development. He stressed that awareness of the environment must begin with public sensitisation and behaviour change.</p>.<p>“We must inform and sensitise our people—saving energy, conserving water, protecting our forests. These are not just campaigns; they are a necessity,” he said.</p>.<p>The conclave was jointly organised by RV University (RVU). </p>.<p>Vice Chancellor of JGU Professor C Raj Kumar, stated universities in India often work in silos and are too motivated by local considerations. “We need to get out of this mentality and form larger partnerships,” he said. </p>.<p>Justice Michael D Wilson, former Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, warned of the “climate hell” the world is heading toward, urging urgent collective action. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: OP Jindal Global University (JGU) released its Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025 at the Bengaluru Sustainability Conclave on Tuesday, aiming to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>.<p>Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot officially launched the report. </p>.<p>In his address, the governor termed the report “a timely and laudable step” towards sustainability and environmental protection. <br><br>He emphasised that achieving the SDGs requires “multi-stakeholder cooperation” and highlighted the importance of partnerships between academia, government, and civil society.</p>.<p>“Bengaluru, as India’s Silicon Valley and a hub of science and innovation, is under immense pressure from urban challenges,” he noted.</p>.<p>“Knowledge sharing, cooperation, and information exchange are essential to address climate change, pollution, deforestation, and the growing carbon footprint,” he said. </p>.<p>The governor drew attention to national initiatives, such as Make in India and Swachh Bharat, which contribute to grassroots sustainable development. He stressed that awareness of the environment must begin with public sensitisation and behaviour change.</p>.<p>“We must inform and sensitise our people—saving energy, conserving water, protecting our forests. These are not just campaigns; they are a necessity,” he said.</p>.<p>The conclave was jointly organised by RV University (RVU). </p>.<p>Vice Chancellor of JGU Professor C Raj Kumar, stated universities in India often work in silos and are too motivated by local considerations. “We need to get out of this mentality and form larger partnerships,” he said. </p>.<p>Justice Michael D Wilson, former Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, warned of the “climate hell” the world is heading toward, urging urgent collective action. </p>
