[music] [applause] I started my research journey here in IIA Delhi in 2022. And if you'd asked me back then why I wanted to be part of climate solutions, I would have said that it was because I wanted to help save the planet. But if you ask me the same question today, my answer would be completely different.I come from Manipur, a beautiful state located in northeast India. It's often called the jewel of India and it really is with green hills, incredible biodiversity, rich culture and communities that have ...

Core Insights - The New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC) honored leaders in the energy sector for their contributions towards a sustainable future during the 2025 ENYA awards ceremony [1][4] Award Summaries - **ENYA Lifetime Achievement Award**: Diana Sweeney was recognized for her twelve years as Executive Director, where she effectively led the organization through significant changes in New York's energy landscape and expanded its membership [1] - **ENYA Vision Award**: Esther Toporovsky, leading Community Sustainability Partners, has facilitated over $100 million in investments for more than 10,000 low-income housing units, promoting solar access and climate justice [2] - **ENYA Community Impact Award**: Jennifer Leone, Assistant Commissioner at NYC HPD, has integrated equity into over $100 million in decarbonization initiatives, including NYC's first housing energy retrofit pilot [2] - **ENYA Innovation Award**: Michael Reed directs statewide building transformation efforts at NYSERDA, focusing on large-scale climate action initiatives [3] - **ENYA Leadership Award**: Kelly Westby leads a team at Steven Winter Associates, delivering decarbonization and training to NYC buildings, while fostering a culture of mentorship [3] Event Details - The event featured a keynote address from Rich Dewey, President & CEO of the New York Independent System Operator, along with remarks from NYECC co-Presidents and Executive Director [4] - The event was hosted by Vornado Realty Trust, with principal sponsorship from various organizations including Trane and NYSERDA [4] About NYECC - NYECC is dedicated to promoting a sustainable and equitable energy future for New York City and Westchester County, advocating for reliable and affordable energy generation and delivery [5]

We have had this thing going on for several years where we kept asking each other questions by singing lines from famous songs. I don't remember when we started or how we started, but ever since it seems to have become our thing. And now when you're sick, I don't know how to cope or how to even approach you. So I did the only thing left in my power. You're tucked into bed, breathing with deep rattles. Can I lay by your side? Your nod was the confirmation I needed before I lay down beside you. And I looked a ...

"We need a 40-year plan that can ensure that our movement... [will survive] beyond administrations," Dr. Robert D. Bullard, Founding Director of Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, said at the #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit. https://t.co/zjUbg1wFjP ...

Climate Change Impact & Legal Action - Climate change poses an existential threat to the Saibby community, predicting less than 30 years of habitability on Saibby Island [1] - A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Australian government for failing to protect the Torres Strait Islanders from climate change effects [5] - The lawsuit aims to establish a legal precedent requiring the government to accelerate climate pollution reduction efforts [7] Indigenous Knowledge & Western Legal Systems - Indigenous law emphasizes interconnectedness, contrasting with the Western legal system's focus on ownership and individual rights [8][9] - The Grata Fund supports strategic litigation to amplify community voices in courts and corridors of power, bridging the gap between Western and Indigenous legal systems [14] - The court held hearings on country, deviating from traditional courtroom settings, to directly engage with the community and acknowledge First Nations wisdom [22][23] Cultural Preservation & Climate Justice - Climate change is viewed as a form of cultural genocide, threatening the identity, culture, and knowledge systems of the Torres Strait Islanders [25] - The speakers advocate for a deeper relationship between Western and Indigenous ways of knowing to address climate challenges effectively [20] - The ultimate goal extends beyond winning the court case, aiming to build a bridge between knowledge systems and foster mutual respect and understanding [19]