World Government Summit (WGS) 2025

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Recently, the 12^th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

• Established in – 2013.
• Theme – Shaping Future Governments.
• Aim – To empower young Arabs through mentorship and educational initiatives.
• WGS – It serve as a platform for global dialogue on the future of governance, innovation, and sustainable development.
• Participation – Over 30 heads of state and more than 400 ministers at International level.
• Composition – It includes several forums such as:
  • Future of Work Forum, Government Experience Exchange Forum, Government Services Forum, Artificial Intelligence Forum, Future of Education Forum, Future of Mobility Forum, and Gender Balance Forum.
• Meeting for Young Leaders – It promoting youth involvement in governance and partnerships with decision-makers.
• It provides sessions to help young people gain skills for future leadership roles.
• It includes addressing critical challenges that governments face and aiming to shape future policies and practices.
• India's Contributions
• 2 key priorities:
• Capacity building in clean technology, electric vehicles, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Securing adequate financial resources to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in combating climate change and safeguarding environmental systems.
• Commitment – To green growth, afforestation, sustainable agriculture, and the development of green infrastructure as integral components of its development strategy.

Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, promotes a pro-planet lifestyle that embraces sustainability at individual, community, and national levels, ensuring that the choices we make today contribute to a better future.

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