Resolving climate issues is urgent, and clean energy is the solution: Dr Andrew Forrest

PUNE: Climate change is already here, philanthropist Dr Andrew Forrest, Chairman of Fortescue, has said, sounding the alarm on the urgency of resolving climate issues. During his current tour of India, Dr Forrest addressed institutions including IIT New Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras. He also met with key Indian policymakers and business leaders at The Energy Transition Dialogue in New Delhi.
“We are at a tipping point in the fight against climate change. Green energy isn’t just an option; it’s our lifeline. We must invest, innovate, and collaborate globally to transition to sustainable practices,” said Dr Forrest.
“Each institution, each individual, can be a driving force for positive change to make big business take action. Together, we can make a difference. It is not the fault of individuals that climate change is here, it is big business and I believe the innovations and intelligent minds of India can help us define a better future,” he said.
Dr. Forrest has also spoken at universities including Harvard University, MIT, Berkley, and UCLA in the United States, Oxford University and Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
Fortescue, an integrated green technology, energy and metals company, is delivering green solutions in metals, fuels, and transport to help decarbonize, driving innovation in the green energy sector.