The MC2 event featured expert speakers from The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), SUN Group, Spectrum Impact, International Solar Alliance, Atal Innovation Mission, WWF-India, IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), EICHER FOUNDATION, Invest India, Salesforce-India, Climate Champions Team and other leading organisations.
New Delhi, 28 March 2025: The Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2), an exclusive, invite-only gathering of key climate tech enablers, aimed to catalyze innovation in climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in India and the Global South. Hosted by the Climate Collective Foundation, MC2 recently took place at the Sheraton, Saket, New Delhi, bringing together 200+ influential leaders from investment firms, development institutions, corporations, government agencies, and foundations, as well as founders themselves, to strengthen the climate tech startup ecosystem in India and the Global South.
Inaugurating the MC2 event Nalin Agarwal, Founding Partner, Climate Collective said, “The climate crisis requires collective action. No single entity can solve it alone. We must break down silos and avoid duplicating efforts; instead, drive concrete actions toward clear outcomes. By strengthening South-South cooperation and creating conditions for a robust climate tech startup ecosystem, we can rapidly scale innovation and climate impact across the Global South.”
The conference kicked off with a keynote by Mr. Saurabh Kumar, Vice President – India at GEAPP, who emphasized the urgent need for power-grid transformation. Later in day, Mr. Uday Khemka (Vice Chairman at SUN Group & a Managing Trustee at the Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation), delivered an inspiring keynote – with his vision for how AI can accelerate climate tech development.
The second day also featured a visionary address by Mirik Gogri, Principal at Spectrum Impact, who shared his vision of collaboration rooted in transparency – towards dynamically aligning the interests of partners in multi-stakeholder coalitions.
Pratap Raju, Founding Partner, Climate Collective, added, “We’ve seen an explosion of innovative solutions, but deploying and scaling them is crucial. The startup process is difficult, requiring collaboration and support in areas like capacity training, fundraising, and policy research. The Mosambi Conference brings together stakeholders and enablers to facilitate collaboration and collective action. By connecting with each other, we can better address the climate crisis, particularly in the Global South.”
MC2 hosted a series of panels that delved into diverse yet interconnected topics:
- Can AI Save the Planet? Digging Deeper into the Potential of AI Technologies
Speakers like Ruchira Shukla, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Synapses, and Sundeep Reddy Mallu, Co-Founder & CRO at Resilience AI, highlighted real-world applications of AI in sectors ranging from agriculture to disaster management.
- Why Gender Equity Matters in Climate Tech—and How to Make It Happen
This panel brought together voices like Alexandra Khripko, Ecosystem Partnerships Manager at Third Derivative (RMI), and Sonal Shukla, Co-founder at econscious.
- India’s Potential in Deep Climate Tech: Where Do We Have the Edge?
Featuring speakers from IIT Madras Research Park, Third Derivative and Ankur Capital, this session identified areas where Indian startups have natural advantages, such as robust talent pools and market opportunities.
The event also featured roundtables designed to bring together leaders from leading organizations to anchor and guide discussions on topics of strategic importance. The various roundtables were anchored by industry leaders, including Chetan Krishna, Head of Research & Diligence/Principal, Third Derivative; Swapan Mehra, Founder, Iora Ecological Solutions, Circular Economy; Jasprit Kaur, Climate Change Advisor, GIZ; and Amandeep Singh, Senior Analyst, Climate Policy Initiative, and others.
In a candid fireside chat, Kapil Narula, Senior Analyst at Climate Champions Team, and Gustavo Pinheiro, Board Member at Climate Ventures, discussed the pivotal role of startups at COP30.
Highlighting the importance of collaboration in climate action, Jui Joshi, Senior Partner, Climate Collective, said, “Effective climate action requires collaboration and an ecosystem-driven approach. Our diverse network spans global and regional organizations, philanthropic and impact investment entities, multilateral institutions, and academic research institutions. We believe transformative climate solutions emerge when knowledge is shared, and innovation is democratized.”
The event saw session partnerships from leading organizations such as Capital-A, Waterfield, Prime, and Third Derivative. The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Environmental Defence Fund, and SED Fund served as Knowledge Partners, and Challenge for Green served as an Offset Partner at the event. The event further benefited from partnerships with The Statesman as a media partner, Jagran as a digital media partner, The CSR Universe as a sustainability media partner, Observe Now as a B2B media partner, and TICE as a startup media partner.
As the curtain falls on MC2, organizers are already planning follow-up initiatives to sustain momentum. These include region-wide convenings, as well as the upcoming Climate Startup Week. MC2 itself will return in 2026.
To learn more about the Mosambi Climate Conference and stay updated on upcoming events, visit
www.mosambiclimateconference.com
About Climate Collective Foundation (CCF)
Since 2016, the Climate Collective Foundation (CCF) has been at the forefront of building the climate tech startup ecosystem in the Global South. With over 1,067 startups accelerated across 90 programs, CCF has established itself as the largest climate tech accelerator in the region. It also hosts Climate Startup Week, the largest climate tech convening in Asia, drawing over 6,000 attendees since 2020.
Last Updated on: Friday, March 28, 2025 5:32 pm by Admin | Published by: The Weekly News Team on Friday, March 28, 2025 2:10 pm | News Categories: Press Release
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