Bhupendra Yadav Stresses Green Skills, Inclusivity at ICSE 2025

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupendra Yadav, delivered a special address at the opening ceremony of the 7th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE). Organised by the Mobius Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, UNEP, CEE, IUCN and other environmental and educational agencies the event was held on 17th September at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, focusing on the development of green skills and youth leadership in green economy.

In his message, he stated, “India is taking tremendous strides to shift from fossil fuel dependence to renewable energy sources. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement will require collective effort. Platforms like ICSE serve as catalysts in this journey.”

He further commended the Mobius Foundation’s work, saying, “Inclusivity is the cornerstone of sustainable development in the green economy. Mobius Foundation’s initiatives, especially in promoting girl child education in rural areas through its Gyan Kanya Shakti Program and stabilising population growth through Project Aakar, impacting over 1.5 crore people, are commendable and essential for building a resilient green economy.”

Pradip Burman, Chairman of Mobius Foundation, also addressed attendees, noting, “As India marches toward its net-zero carbon goal, sustainability education becomes not just relevant but essential. Over the years, ICSE has become a crucible of innovation where ideas are shaped into practical solutions. This year’s theme on ‘Green Jobs’ underscores the urgency to equip youth with the skills needed for a green economy. We must align education with employment to ensure our development remains in harmony with the planet."

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), served as the Chief Guest. He stressed the need for widespread adoption of green education, “Sustainability Education has long been overlooked, but Mobius Foundation is doing exemplary work in this space. While the government is working tirelessly toward sustainable development and promoting renewable energy, education remains key to accelerating progress. Today, India stands as the third-largest producer of renewable energy globally, surpassing several developed nations. With ongoing efforts, we aim to create over 3 million green jobs and reach our net-zero emissions target soon.”