SAVE THE DATE: CMAI India Climate Week-2025 to be held in Delhi from February 3-7; Uniting the world for climate action

The Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) will organise its maiden India Climate Week (ICW) 2025 from February 3–7, 2025, at Le Meridien, New Delhi. ICW, the first major climate-focused gathering following COP29, seeks to galvanize stakeholders worldwide in pursuit of a sustainable and net-zero future.

Rooted in the ethos of ‘Nature is our only refuge, ICW 2025 reflects the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the event aims to inspire actionable solutions in carbon markets, sustainable investments, and policy frameworks related to climate action.

Manish Dabkara, President, CMAI, highlighted the event’s global significance, “India Climate Week 2025 is a movement to redefine how nations, businesses, and communities collaborate for a sustainable future. As CMAI, we are proud to spearhead this landmark initiative that brings together stakeholders worldwide to foster innovation, catalyze partnerships, and accelerate our journey towards a net-zero future. CMAI’s focus on carbon neutrality underscores our dedication to aligning with the Government of India’s Mission LiFE initiative.”

 “The launch of the India EPR Alliance at the India Climate Week reflects upon the significance of India’s commitment to closing the loop on waste management. The alliance aims play a major catalyst in accelerating India’s journey to Net Zero and will promote sustainable waste management practices and align India with global environmental standards” said Dhanish Goyal, Chairperson, India EPR Alliance.

Jimmy Olsson, Chairperson, India SAF Alliance emphasized, “India has the potential to be a Global Leader in SAF production and take the lead to decarbonize the aviation sector and produce the best Scope 3 emission credits. This prestigious alliance aims to make giant strides in making aviation sustainable, produce affordable SAF, with a crucial aspect of global decarbonisation and unite stakeholders across government, industry, farmers, and academia to develop an inclusive ecosystem that fosters SAF innovation, adoption, and integration into the aviation supply chain and at the same time provide increased income opportunities to the farmers.”

Vijay Nirani, Co-Chairperson, India SAF Alliance said , “The Alliance is firmly aligned with India’s climate goals, as articulated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji in the ‘Panchamrit’ vision, and the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) targets set by the government. Through collaborative industry efforts, streamlined SAF production processes and a strong focus on promoting sustainability in aviation, we aim to support India’s leadership in achieving global climate objectives, including our commitments under Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This initiative marks a significant step towards building a greener and more sustainable future for the aviation sector”.

“CMAI’s India Climate Week with its theme “Uniting the world for climate action” with India’s deeply rooted ethos that “Nature is our only refuge” is one its kind initiative towards demonstrating India’s leadership in climate action. The week will witness the launch of much anticipated India EPR Alliance, India SAF Alliance, special addresses by the key ministers which will set the narrative towards industry collaborations and fostering innovations for the climate action”, said Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, Carbon Markets Association of India. The grand event will showcase:

• Expert Panel: Insights on leveraging carbon markets, biofuel opportunities, and Article 6 technologies, advancing global cooperation and more.
• Innovation in Action: Live showcases of Article 6 and CORSIA-compliant technologies near Delhi NCR; demonstration of innovations in climate action.
• India Climate Samman Awards Ceremony: Recognizing leaders in climate action across organizational and individual categories.
• Agreements, MoUs, launching of key environment alliances, partnerships and coalitions among professionals who are actively working on environment safeguarding.
• Masterclass, workshop, and certification courses on carbon markets and other related environmental issues.

The India Climate Week will witness never seen before gathering from across the world and representations from key ministries like Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways; Ministry of Power; Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Science and Technology, Embassies and High Commissions, and diplomats from 30 plus countries, climate startups, and industry leaders at the event.