Karnataka Governor calls for mutli-stakeholder cooperation to achieve SDGs

Governor of Karnataka emphasizes multi-stakeholder cooperation for SDGs at Bengaluru Sustainability Conclave, addressing climate crisis and resource challenges.

“To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), multi-stakeholder cooperation is essential. These goals remain a primary focus, and we in the government have been working assiduously to achieve them at the grassroots level through programmes like Make in India, Swachh Bharat, and others in water, health, farmer support, and State initiatives. Bengaluru, known as India’s Silicon Valley and a centre of science and research, is facing many challenges and stress on its resources,” said Thawaarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, speaking at the Bengaluru Sustainability Conclave organised by O.P. Jindal Global University and RV University.

He added, “It is important that knowledge sharing, cooperation, and information exchange help mitigate the challenges of climate change. The growing carbon footprint, pollution, deforestation, and other factors have led to a climate crisis, and it is imperative that we address these issues urgently. We need to inform and sensitise people about them. Our campaigns to save energy, water, and other resources are aimed at protecting the environment.”

O.P. Jindal Global University released its ‘Sustainable Development Report 2025’ at the conclave.