Agenda
26th February | Closed-Door Convenings
A multi-stakeholder convening across sectors and thematic areas, focusing on intersectionality in impact creation, and charting pathways to facilitate enduring change across target groups.
Day 3
Climate Conversations: Exploring Sector-wide Intersections with Climate
Session Partner: Global Methane Hub
Time
Session Title
9:30 - 09:45 AM
Opening Remarks and Keynote
09:45 - 10:30 AM
Climate in Context: Place-Based Solutions for India’s Diverse Regions
This panel discussion explores place-based climate change and action in India, delving into the unique challenges faced by its diverse regions, including the Northeast, Western Ghats, Himalayas, and coastal areas. Panelists will share insights into the localized impacts of climate change—rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, extreme weather, and fragile ecosystems—while highlighting innovative, community-driven solutions tailored to each region’s specific context. By weaving together grassroots experiences with policy and philanthropy, the session aims to uncover actionable pathways for fostering resilience and advancing climate justice across India’s varied landscapes.
10:30 - 12:30 PM
From Margins to Mainstream: Centering Women's Leadership in India's Climate Story
This session explores the vital intersection of climate action and gender equity, highlighting women as catalysts for environmental change. Beginning with a fireside chat with a sector leader and transitioning to an interactive workshop, participants will explore effective ways to weave climate considerations into gender initiatives and gender perspectives into climate programs. The discussion will examine how CSOs and philanthropy can accelerate progress on both environmental sustainability and gender equity while strengthening community resilience. Participants will collaborate to identify strategies that enhance women’s leadership in climate action and develop gender-responsive solutions for lasting impact.
02:15- 03:15 PM
Philanthropy and CSR in Solid Waste Management - Moving the Needle
Solid waste management has emerged as a critical area of focus in India, with mounting environmental challenges and growing pressure on urban infrastructure. While government bodies have made significant investments in waste management infrastructure, the utilization of these resources often remains suboptimal due to gaps in community engagement, operational expertise, and stakeholder collaboration. NGOs play a pivotal role in addressing these gaps by driving behavior change, piloting innovative and scalable solutions, and building the capacities of diverse stakeholders. The panel will discuss and explore the transformative role of philanthropy and CSR in solid waste management, highlighting how NGO-led interventions can unlock the potential of underutilized public investments, drive systemic change, and create a multiplier effect for CSR/philanthropy initiatives.
03:15 - 04:00 PM
Changing Climate Narratives Through Creative Culture
he climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but often, it feels distant or overly technical to the masses. Pop culture—through films, music, social media, and storytelling—has the power to make climate change relatable and emotionally impactful. By blending creativity and science, pop culture can reach new audiences, inspire action, and normalize sustainable behavior.om powerful grassroots NGO leaders, towards shaping impactful CSR giving.
