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Rajendra Kumar Pachauri

  • 17 Mar 2020

  • Dr Pachauri, who contributed immensely to global sustainable development through his leadership (2002-2015) in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and laid the ground for climate change conversations today, has passed away. The IPCC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during his tenure. He was also the former Chairman and Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
  • He was also awarded with the Padma Bhushan (2001) and the Padma Vibhushan (2008).