Global Leaders Call for Measurable Sustainability Action Across Sectors
Mumbai, India – 3 March 2026 : The World Environment Council (WEC) successfully launched its 18 Global Environmental Development Goals (GEDGs) during a landmark International Online Conference by more than 250 registered participants from across the globe. The conference brought together leaders from corporates, universities, governments, research institutions, and civil society to advance structured and measurable sustainability implementation.
The conference was hosted by Mr. Puneet Trehan, who introduced WEC’s international presence and its India headquarters. He outlined the Council’s ongoing education and project initiatives, including ESG certification programs, CDP and GHG inventory training, sustainability capacity-building workshops, and upcoming global collaboration programs.
Official Launch of the 18 GEDGs : The 18 Global Environmental Development Goals were formally launched by Prof. Ganesh Channa, Founder and President of the World Environment Council. In his keynote address, Prof. Channa emphasized the need to move sustainability from discussion to implementation.
“The 18 Global Environmental Development Goals are designed to transform sustainability from commitment into measurable action. We must create frameworks that enable corporates, universities, and governments to collaborate with accountability and transparency,” said Prof. Ganesh Channa, Founder & President, World Environment Council.
He further highlighted the importance of cross-sector partnerships and encouraged global stakeholders to align strategy, governance, and environmental initiatives with measurable impact indicators under the GEDGs framework.
Global Perspectives and Expert Contributions : The conference featured expert insights from Prof. Hemlata, who shared perspectives on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the importance of integrating global sustainability priorities into localized action plans.
“Global sustainability frameworks require localized ownership. Institutions must bridge policy commitments with grassroots implementation and measurable reporting,” said Prof. Hemlata during the session.
The event also included contributions from distinguished participants including Shalini Verma, Urmimala Chaoudary, Aron Charter, Shweta Singh, Awa Cham, Allan Victor, Pogar Spajani, Mumtaz Nohri, and Ramesh Chavan. Participants shared insights on ESG integration, community-driven climate action, research collaboration, governance models, and sustainable innovation.
Focus on Collaboration and Implementation : The conference introduced the GEDGs as a comprehensive sustainability framework addressing environmental protection, climate action, responsible governance, ESG alignment, and community resilience.
Mr. Puneet Trehan emphasized the role of international cooperation: “WEC’s platform is designed to connect global professionals and institutions to accelerate sustainability implementation. The GEDGs framework provides a structured pathway for collaboration and measurable progress.”
The event concluded with an open invitation to corporates, universities, policymakers, and industry leaders to join the GEDGs Global Network and participate in structured working groups for implementation.
About the World Environment Council (WEC) : The World Environment Council is an international sustainability organization committed to advancing environmental protection, ESG integration, climate action, and responsible governance through education, research, training, and collaborative global initiatives.
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