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Nidhi Nagabhatla to Join as Distinguished Speaker at International Conference in New Delhi

Nidhi Nagabhatla, Senior Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS, has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at an International Conference in New Delhi

Nidhi Nagabhatla, Coordinator of the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster at UNU-CRIS, has been kindly invited as a distinguished speaker at the International Conference on “ESG Transversality for a Sustainable Water–Energy–Health–Environment Nexus” during the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026.

ESG Transversality for Sustainable Water, Energy, Health & Environment Nexus

Second Edition – Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026

In an era defined by resource scarcity, climate volatility, and evolving regulatory frameworks, the integration of water, energy, health, and environmental sustainability has become central to global resilience. Recognizing this critical juncture, the India Water Foundation is convening a landmark two-day conference under the aegis of the Second Edition of the Water Transversality Global Awards & Conclave 2026.

Themed “ESG Transversality for Sustainable Water, Energy, Health & Environment Nexus,” the conference will bring together global thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, diplomats, academia, multilateral agencies, and civil society to deliberate on integrated ESG-driven solutions for a sustainable future.

Conference Focus

The conclave will explore:

  • Cross-sectoral ESG strategies integrating water, energy, health, and environmental stewardship
  • Climate-resilient infrastructure and nature-positive development pathways
  • Corporate sustainability leadership and regulatory preparedness
  • Innovations in resource efficiency, circular economy, and green finance
  • Planetary health diplomacy and global cooperation frameworks

The conference aims to catalyze actionable partnerships, strengthen policy coherence, and advance transdisciplinary approaches that align business resilience with ecological sustainability.

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