A matchmaking session designed to facilitate early, high-value connections across startups, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening Plenary: Why Innovation Matters for Resilience
Welcome address by Climate Collective Foundation, followed by setting the context for the day, this plenary brings together ecosystem leaders to reflect on why innovation is critical to building climate resilience, alongside key announcements related to resilience-focused initiatives.
Climate Redesign Awards
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Two Parallel Panels
Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Water Systems
A conversation exploring how innovation, data, and financing models can strengthen agricultural productivity and water security amid increasing climate variability.
Adaptive Cooling for a Warming India
A discussion examining scalable cooling solutions that address rising heat stress while balancing energy efficiency, affordability, and equity.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Two Parallel Panels
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Climate Resilience
Showcasing the evolving innovation and technology landscape in climate resilience, with a focus on high-impact solutions and pathways to mass adoption.
Disaster Risk Management: From Response to Preparedness
Moving from reaction to readiness by integrating early warning systems, data-driven planning, and resilience-linked insurance for proactive risk reduction.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Roundtable
Himalayan Resilience (Closed-Door discussion)
A closed-door dialogue focused on Himalayan-specific resilience challenges, priorities, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.
