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Dr Robert D. Hormats: Post-harvest food losses is also water and energy loss - DSDS 2013

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Channel: TERI · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Concluding Remarks by Dr Robert D. Hormats, Under Secretary, Economics Growth, Energy and Environment, U.S. Department of State, USA during the first Ministerial Session titled 'Ensuring Energy, Water and Food Security' at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2013.

Speaking at the Summit Dr Hormats highlighted three key messages— high environmental standards in key sectors like transport and infrastructure in developing countries; simultaneous emphasis on reducing GHG emissions and efficient utilization of water and energy resources; and holistic assessment of the water-food-energy nexus

A planet of 7 billion people, a number that is growing every minute, is likely to face increased conflicts over scarce resources. So unless we begin to use our resources efficiently, we are likely to reach tipping points that will not only harm our own well-being, but also that of our future generations. The decisions we make today will define our tomorrow.

It is in this context that DSDS 2013 deliberated upon 'The Global Challenge of Resource Efficient Growth and Development'. For more information, visit http://dsds.teriin.org.

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