Renowned American economist Jeffrey Sachs commended the Adani Group for its efforts in promoting clean energy. Speaking at the Resilient Futures Summit 2026, Sachs highlighted the advantage of large-scale deployment in advancing global green technologies. He emphasized how companies like Adani Group can drive down costs and enhance expertise through rapid and extensive implementation.
Sachs noted the importance of such approaches in not only fostering national champions but also positioning firms as global leaders in sectors like renewable energy. Despite acknowledging progress by individual players and countries like India, Sachs expressed concern over the insufficient global response to climate change.
Highlighting the urgency of the situation, Sachs mentioned that the world is already experiencing around 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, with temperatures projected to reach 1.8-1.9 degrees Celsius by the mid-2030s. He referenced India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, urging concrete planning across various sectors to address challenges like energy, education, infrastructure, and transport.
Sachs stressed the need to prepare for a future where global temperatures could surpass two degrees Celsius, emphasizing the significance of implementing appropriate policies. He also emphasized the role of institutions like NITI Aayog in guiding long-term strategies through data, technology insights, and policy coordination.
While acknowledging the pivotal role of corporations like Adani in driving investments and innovation, Sachs highlighted the necessity of a strong national framework to align efforts. Looking ahead, he expressed confidence in India’s potential to become the world’s second-largest economy by 2047 and eventually the largest in the following decades. Sachs encouraged India to assume a leadership role both domestically and globally, advocating for cooperation among major powers.
