Arunabha Ghosh Appointed as South Asia Envoy for COP-30 Climate Summit in Brazil.

Appointment | Dated: 18 May 2025

In May 2025, Arunabha Ghosh, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Delhi (Delhi)-based Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), a leading Indian climate and energy think tank, has been appointed as the South Asia Envoy for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30), a United Nations (UN) climate conference, scheduled to be held in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - He is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UNCDP).
  • - He is among the ten international envoys appointed to represent strategic global regions.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Arunabha Ghosh will play a crucial role in facilitating dialogue and ensuring that South Asian perspectives are strongly voiced and advocated at the global climate summit.
  • (ii) These envoys will serve on a voluntary and personal basis, acting as key conduits for information flow and regional perspectives, ensuring quicker and more effective international communication.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed as the South Asia Envoy for COP-30, the upcoming UN Climate Summit in Brazil?

Correct Answer: Arunabha Ghosh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Arunabha Ghosh
  • Headquarters: New Delhi