Sustainable Development Leadership Award Conferred on Guyana’s Vice President

Award Details

NEW DELHI, India, CMC – Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, was conferred the Sustainable Development Leadership Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 on Wednesday.

About the World Sustainable Development Summit

The Energy Summitsources Institute (TERI) organizes the annual summit, which brings together world leaders, representatives of global institutions, and practitioners to discuss sustainable development.

About the Sustainable Development Leadership Award

The organizers said that a significant feature of Summitmmit is the Sustainable Development Leadership Award, which recognizes global visionaries whose leadership has had a transformative impact on sustainability and climate action.

Jagdeo’s Achievements

“Jagdeo was conferred with the Sustainable Development Leadership Award for spearheading Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy and positioning the country as a global leader in forest conservation and climate finance,” the TERI said.

“His role as a member of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Group on Climate Finance and his efforts in championing sustainable development while advancing his country’s aspirations and safeguarding its natural wealth for future generations exemplify the principles of the Sustainable Development Leadership Award,” it added.

Award Recipients

Guyana’s Prime Minister, retired Brigadier Mark Philips, received the award on behalf of Jagdeo, joining 15 prominent persons who were previously conferred with the award, including Yukio Hatoyama, the former prime minister of Japan, Tarja Halonen, the former president of Finland as well as Ban Ki-moon, the former United Nations secretary general and the champion bodybuilder and movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former governor of California.

## Conclusion

The Sustainable Development Leadership Award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to sustainable development. This award is a testament to Guyana’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action, and we are proud to see our Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, receive this honor.

## FAQs

* What is the Sustainable Development Leadership Award?
The Sustainable Development Leadership Award is an annual award conferred by the Energy Summitsources Institute (TERI) to recognize global visionaries whose leadership has had a transformative impact on sustainability and climate action.
* Who is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Development Leadership Award?
Bharrat Jagdeo, the Vice President of Guyana, is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Development Leadership Award.
* What is Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy?
Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy is a strategy aimed at reducing the country’s carbon footprint and positioning it as a global leader in forest conservation and climate finance.