EDITION 01TWO DAYS · HICC, HYDERABADDATES ANNOUNCED SOON
Telangana for a Climate-Resilient Future

Resilience is
built together.

Policymakers, scientists, founders, farmers, students and communities, gathering in Hyderabad to turn climate knowledge into commitments that last.

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A MOVEMENT, NOT A MEETING

Asia is where the climate century will be written. Telangana is ready to write its chapter, together.

Why this summit.
Why now.

Five facts that explain why stakeholders from every sector need to be in the same room this year.

CHAPTER 01 / 05VULNERABILITY
Front lineAmong the regions most vulnerable to climate impactsSOURCE · IPCC

Six conversations.
One ecosystem.

Each thematic panel is a door into the same living system. Hover to see what every conversation is designed to leave behind.

01
Impacts & AdaptationWhat does resilience look like on the ground, in Telangana and across Asia?
→Insightful analysis of local and regional impacts→Adaptation strategies from successful case studies→Policy recommendations for robust action plans
02
Clean Energy & InfrastructureHow do we finance, build and scale the renewable backbone of a growing state?
→Renewable energy opportunities and investments→Innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure→Policy guidance aligned to global climate goals
03
Agriculture & WaterHow can farms thrive as rainfall and temperature patterns shift?
→Climate-resilient farming practices→Efficient irrigation, harvesting and recharge→Institutional frameworks that support farmers
04
Biodiversity & RestorationCan restoring ecosystems become our most powerful climate technology?
→Understanding biodiversity loss→Restoration: habitats, rewilding, corridors→Community-led conservation and local knowledge
05
Climate Finance & Green EconomyWhere will the capital come from, and how do we make it flow faster?
→Blended finance and public-private models→Green economy success stories→Investor perspectives and ESG integration
06
Equitable Climate ActionWho gets protected first, and who gets a voice in the decisions?
→Equity and inclusion at the centre of policy→Empowering vulnerable communities→Grassroots changemakers and indigenous knowledge

Voices in the room.

Meet every voice
THE EXPERIENCE

Your path through the summit.

Choose who you are. Watch two days unfold into five moments that matter for you.

01 · ARRIVEArrive with a community challenge in mind
02 · LEARNTools for community resilience and localised adaptation
03 · CONNECTMeet corporates, startups and government stakeholders
04 · BUILDCo-design with participatory planning tools
05 · COMMITPledge projects tracked on the Commitment Dashboard
SPACES TO EXPLORE
Innovation ShowcaseStartups and organisations present working climate solutions across energy, mobility, agriculture and waste.
Incubation CornerA dedicated space where founders meet funders and experts to turn ideas into projects.
Data for Action LabInteractive stations to explore Telangana-specific climate data and decision tools.
Immersive AR / VRStep inside heatwaves, receding glaciers and restored forests through AR and VR.
Innovation AwardsAn expert jury recognises exceptional innovations across categories.
Pledge CeremonyParticipants make public personal and organisational commitments to climate action.

What remains when the lights go down.

The summit is measured by what continues after it: documented, tracked and carried into policy.

60%of global CO₂ emissions came from Asia in 2020
$1.7Tpotential annual climate cost to Asia by 2100
20corporate commitments in the TCCS Declaration
5lasting outputs, from report to public dashboard
01Summit ReportDiscussions, key findings, commitments and next steps, documented and published.
02WhitepaperRoundtable insights and action plans, produced with the State Environment Department.
03Climate Action PlanRecommendations toward a comprehensive plan with targets for Telangana.
04Commitment DashboardPledges, projects, funding and partnerships tracked publicly after the summit.
05Capacity BuildingTraining, seminars and webinars that carry the work forward.
See the impact framework

Organizations
driving change.

All partners & collaborators
FICCI
CII
Indian School
of Business
BusinessWorld
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WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANAEnvironment · Forest · Energy · Agriculture · Urban Development Authority · Disaster Management Authority
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THE VENUE

Hyderabad, a city that builds.

Hosted at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre and Novotel in HITEC City, in the heart of the state’s innovation district. Run as a low-impact event: minimal waste, eco-friendly materials, efficient resources.

By airRajiv Gandhi International Airport, about an hour by road.
By metroHITEC City station, a short ride from the venue.
StayNovotel on site, with partner hotel rates for delegates.
Low-impactShared shuttles and public transport encouraged.
HICC · NOVOTELHITEC City, Hyderabad, TelanganaOpen in maps ↗
REGISTRATION · EDITION 01

Take your seat at the table.

Two minutes. Invitation-led, with places reserved for students, startups and community leaders.