“At the same time, it must be recognised that you are graduating in a period of unprecedented change. Three examples stand out in this decade in terms of challenges: the Covid pandemic, conflicts and climate change. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur, Jaishankar said, “At the same time, it must be recognised that you are graduating in a period of unprecedented change. Three examples stand out in this decade in terms of challenges: the Covid pandemic, conflicts and climate change. Where climate change is concerned, the growing frequency of extreme climate events and the steady erosion of our natural habitat pose both short and long-term concerns.”

Source: Indian Express April 04, 2026 23:22 UTC