The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) is organising the second edition of India Climate Week (ICW) 2026, India’s premier platform for climate action and green economic transformation. The event will be held from March 12–17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Rooted in the ethos of ‘प्रकृतिरेव शरणम्’ (Nature is our only refuge), ICW 2026 draws inspiration from the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The India Climate Week 2026 seeks to position India as a global hub for carbon markets, climate finance and clean technology deployment and will drive the decarbonisation agenda for the World.
The event is supported by key Government of India institutions, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), providing strong policy and institutional anchoring.
India Climate Week 2026 is a five-day strategic programme designed specifically for industry, structured to move from on-the-ground experience to capacity building and, finally, to policy and market shaping. The first day, March 12, is dedicated to curated site visits, giving delegates direct exposure to on-ground climate action and real-world project implementation.
The second and third days focus on intensive workshops and capacity building, equipping industry leaders to leverage carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms effectively. The fourth and fifth days will feature high-level policy dialogues and industry roundtables on Article 6, global climate cooperation, voluntary and compliance carbon markets, climate finance, and the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors — ensuring that the programme delivers not just conversations, but scalable, market-ready climate solutions.
Highlights of India Climate Week 2026
High-Level Policy & Industry Panels: Focused on carbon markets, Article 6, climate finance, CBAM, circular economy and industrial decarbonisation
India Climate Samman 2026: Honouring outstanding leadership in Net-Zero, Climate Innovation, Carbon Markets, Circular Economy, Green Infrastructure, Climate Journalism, and Youth & Women Leadership
MoUs & Global Collaborations: Announcements of partnerships, alliances and bilateral climate initiatives.
Launch of Knowledge reports: on the Article 6 markets, Compliance Markets, Aviation Decarbonisation, Circular Economy
Exhibition of Climate Solutions: Showcasing clean energy, EVs, hydrogen, SAF, biofuels, waste-to-value, climate-tech and ESG innovations
Certification Workshop: On carbon markets, ESG compliance, climate law, AI in MRV and sustainable finance
Industry Site Visits: To green hydrogen, bioenergy and waste-to-energy facilities
Closed-door Roundtables: With policymakers, regulators, CXOs and investors on aviation decarbonisation
Manish Dabkara, President, CMAI, said, “India Climate Week 2026 comes at a defining moment for India’s climate journey, as carbon markets and green finance move from policy vision to market reality. This platform is not just about conversations — it is about converting climate ambition into investments, projects and partnerships. CMAI is proud to lead this movement that positions India at the forefront of the global green economy.”
Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, CMAI, said:
“India Climate Week 2026 is being designed for the industry — as a unique and the only platform where climate ambition translates into business strategy, investments and execution. This is not a talk shop; it is an action-oriented forum where companies can directly engage with policymakers, financiers and solution providers to build real net-zero pathways”.
Global Participation & Industry Presence
The event is expected to witness participation from senior officials of central and state governments, regulatory bodies, embassies, multilateral institutions, industry leaders, startups, financial institutions and civil society, making ICW 2026 one of the most comprehensive climate-economy gatherings in India.
India Climate Week 2026 will feature key discussions driving India’s leadership in climate action and global collaboration. The event will foster cross-border partnerships under Article 6, enable multi-stakeholder knowledge exchange, and launch measurable carbon reduction initiatives. It will also unlock climate finance for high-impact climate solutions, advance carbon markets, strengthen EPR frameworks, and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon technologies and green industries.
The week will showcase efforts in circular economy and resource efficiency, technology innovation, and sectoral decarbonization. Stakeholders will explore regenerative production models, AI-based MRV, new fuel pathways, and collaborative R&D in sectors like SAF, marine shipping, and CBAM-linked industries. In addition, climate law and compliance will be emphasised, equipping institutions and corporates with ESG, climate finance, and regulatory knowledge to accelerate actionable climate solutions.
The Showcase of Climate Technologies Powering Net Zero
A major highlight of India Climate Week 2026 is its showcase of climate-smart technologies across clean energy, electric mobility, hydrogen, biofuels, SAF, carbon capture, circular economy, ESG and AI-driven climate solutions. It will enable companies, startups and institutions to Demonstrate next-generation climate technologies in action.
India Climate Samman 2026
The prestigious India Climate Samman 2026 will recognise “प्रकृति संवर्धक” — Sustainers of Nature — celebrating organisations and individuals driving measurable impact in climate action and sustainability. The awards aim to inspire leadership, innovation and accountability across sectors.
How to Join?
Participants can register as delegates, exhibitors, partners or award nominees. Special packages are available for startups, students, government officials and international delegations.
For registrations, partnerships and exhibition opportunities:
📧 secretary@cma-india.in
📞 +91 98117 79580
🌐 www.cma-india.in
