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Climate Connect: A signature Deloitte South Asia platform
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Catch a glimpse of our Climate Connect journey — a series of events that brought together voices from policy, business, and communities to spark dialogue and drive action on climate. Explore photos, videos, and key highlights from past editions that captured the energy, ideas, and impact of each gathering.
The state of climate response in India (in collaboration with The Rainmatter Foundation)
10 April 2025 | Deloitte Knowledge Centre, Mumbai
Through this workshop, participants explored sector-specific risks and actionable solutions for climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable food systems, and ecosystem preservation. Key takeaways included decoding emerging climate trends, translating insights into strategy, and fostering cross-sector collaboration—all grounded in real-world success stories.
Accelerating Green Growth (in collaboration with CETFI)
4 February 2025 | Deloitte Knowledge Centre, Mumbai: This high-impact session brought together experts to discuss mobilising green finance, accelerating the energy transition, and tapping into India’s trillion-dollar clean tech opportunity. Key conversations centred on the role of policy, corporate priorities, and strategic investments in driving decarbonisation. Insights from leaders across sectors reinforced the need for sustained collaboration, innovation, and capital flow to power India’s climate ambitions.
A roundtable on financing the green transition (in collaboration with CETFI)
22 November 2024 | Deloitte Centre for Innovation and Technology (DCIT), Bengaluru: This edition of Climate Connect convened leaders and experts to navigate the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and finance. From post-COP29 insights to breakthroughs in green finance and sustainable aviation fuel, the event fostered forward-thinking dialogue and cross-sector collaboration. A day marked by momentum, ideas, and actionable solutions — paving the way for continued climate leadership.
Ārohaṇa, Government Summit – Future-proofing Indian cities
19 September 2024 | The Leela, New Delhi: Part of our marquee Coalesce umbrella event, we organised a “manthan” at Ārohaṇa: a growth with impact summit. The Manthan session brought together government leaders and experts to explore how Indian cities can build climate resilience. Through collaborative labs and deep-dive discussions, participants tackled urban vulnerabilities — from disease outbreaks to infrastructure stress — and shared strategies to strengthen resilience across planning, design, and operations. The session underscored the need for integrated, cross-sector efforts to safeguard urban futures in a changing climate.
Exclusive launch of the SAF report findings
18 September 2024 | JW Marriott, Aerocity, New Delhi: This exclusive event marked the unveiling of our SAF report, spotlighting the region’s potential to lead in low-emission aviation. Industry leaders and policymakers came together to discuss key findings, strategic pathways, and the collaborative actions needed to scale SAF adoption. The session underscored SAF’s critical role in decarbonising aviation and shaping a greener future for air travel.
Workshop on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
9 May 2024 | Andaz, New Delhi: This interactive workshop brought together key stakeholders from aviation, energy, and policy to co-develop insights for the region’s sustainable aviation fuel journey. Through focused discussions, participants explored barriers, enablers, and region-specific opportunities for SAF adoption. The collaborative inputs played a pivotal role in shaping our regional SAF report, grounding it in real-world perspectives and actionable pathways for decarbonising aviation.
Climate Connect
27 February 2024 | Deloitte Knowledge Centre, Mumbai: This flagship conference brought together leaders from business, academia, startups, and the social sector to catalyse cross-sector climate solutions. The event spotlighted innovative strategies across energy, water, and food systems — from smart water tech and solar-powered irrigation to climate-smart agriculture and clean mobility. A strong equity lens shaped discussions on water stewardship and community-led adaptation. Through panels and fireside chats, the conference underscored the power of collaboration, innovation, and inclusive design in driving India’s sustainable future.
