#2DaysToGo | The Countdown to Climate Readiness Is On! 🌍 In just two days, leaders, experts and climate practitioners will come together at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026 to advance climate action and amplify the voice of the Global South. Hosted by IPE Global, with Chintan Research Foundation as Key Strategic Partner and Climate Collective Foundation and Climate Trends as Knowledge Partners, the Summit will bring fresh perspectives and partnerships to the climate readiness agenda. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… Limited seats available #WorldClimateReadinessSummit2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth #WCRS2026 @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @Abinash0294 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE I @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

Industry Joins Hands to Strengthen Vocational Education in Rajasthan How can industry help make vocational education more relevant, practical and aspirational for girls? On 23 October, the Rajasthan Council of School Education (RCSE), Government of Rajasthan, in partnership with IPE Global under Project She Learns, convened a State-Level Industry Roundtable in Jaipur to strengthen industry–school linkages and expand opportunities for girls in vocational education. Chaired by Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Commissioner and State Project Director, RCSE, the discussion emphasised breaking gender stereotypes and enabling girls to explore diverse career pathways. Ms. Sunita Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, RCSE, also engaged with industry stakeholders on the state’s vocational education priorities. The roundtable brought together industry leaders and associations, including representatives from FICCI and the Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), to explore practical ways of connecting classroom learning with the world of work. Key areas of collaboration included: 🔹 Industrial visits and workplace exposure 🔹 Industry-led guest lectures and practical learning 🔹 On-the-Job Training (OJT) and internship opportunities 🔹 Support for upgrading vocational education labs in schools 🔹 Greater exposure for girls to diverse and non-traditional careers A key outcome was the commitment from participating organizations to support and strengthen vocational education in Rajasthan. IPE Global thanks RCSE and all participating industry partners for their engagement and commitment. Through Project She Learns, we look forward to translating these commitments into meaningful opportunities for girls to learn, build confidence and prepare for the world of work. #SheLearns #VocationalEducation #GirlsEmpowerment #IndustryAcademiaLinkages #Rajasthan @ashwajitipe | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @raghwesh | @ShilpiJain_2016

#WCRS2026 | Session 5 | From Climate Ambition to Climate Outcomes: Road to COP 31 Translating climate ambition into measurable outcomes requires sustained collaboration, informed policy and collective action to accelerate progress towards global climate goals. Session 5 at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, From Climate Ambition to Climate Outcomes: Road to COP 31, will bring together experts in climate policy, energy transition, research and sustainability to discuss priorities for advancing climate action and shaping the road ahead to COP 31. The session will be chaired by R. R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute, with panellists Akanksha Jain, Research Associate, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation; Shubhashis Dey, Founder and Council Member, Global South Sustainability Foundation; Debajit Palit, Centre Head – Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation; Archana Chaudhary, Associate Director, Climate Trends; Anandajit Goswami, Research Lead and Senior Research Fellow, Ashoka Centre for People Centric Energy Transition, Ashoka University; and Upasana Sharma, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #COP31 #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @Abinash0294 | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Session 4 | Funding Climate Actions – Public Private Partnerships Mobilising finance for climate action requires strong public-private partnerships, innovative financing approaches and collaboration across institutions to turn climate commitments into meaningful action. Session 4 at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, Funding Climate Actions – Public Private Partnerships, will bring together experts from climate advocacy, insurance, philanthropy, academia and research to discuss pathways for financing climate solutions and strengthening resilience. The session will be chaired by Atul Bagai, Former Head, United Nations Environment Programme, India, with panellists David White, Director – Advocacy and Communications, CDRI; Amitesh Ahir, Senior Vice President – Reinsurance (Climate Risk), Howden Insurance Brokers Limited; Rajat Sindhu, Global Climate Initiatives Programme Officer, Oak Foundation; Subhanjoy Mohanty, Associate Professor – Astrophysics, Imperial College London; and Ria Sinha, Senior Fellow, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateFinance #PublicPrivatePartnerships #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

IPE Global Ltd. partners with the Department of Secondary Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the SHE Learns initiative to strengthen vocational education and expand career pathways for students. IPE Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Secondary Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, on 21 October 2026, marking a significant milestone in advancing school-based vocational education and strengthening pathways from education to employment. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Vishnu Kant Pandey, Additional State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Secondary Uttar Pradesh; Mr. Ashish Mukherjee, Director, Social and Economic Empowerment, IPE Global and Ms. Shreemoyee Bhattacharya, National Lead, Vocational Education, IPE Global. Through the SHE Learns initiative, the partnership aims to strengthen vocational education systems, foster meaningful industry linkages, and expand opportunities for industry exposure, on-the-job training, and career readiness among school students. Together, we are working towards a future where every student has the opportunity to learn, acquire skills, and pursue their aspirations. #SHELearns #IPEGlobal #UttarPradesh #VocationalEducation #SkillDevelopment #SchoolToWorkTransition #IndustryEngagement #CareerReadiness @ashwajitipe | @raghwesh | @h_sikka | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @namita1011 | @Abinash0294 | @shalendars | @AKumar2509

We’re pleased to announce that Namita Wadhwa, Director, IPE Global, will be speaking at the One Purpos India Forum (OPIF) by CSRBOX 2026 in the session titled ‘Nutrition & Learning: Addressing Malnutrition for Better Cognitive Outcomes’. Maternal and child nutrition are fundamental to children’s healthy growth, cognitive development and learning outcomes. Drawing on IPE Global’s experience implementing the Cash Plus approach across 10 states in India, Namita will share insights into how maternity cash support, combined with evidence-based social and behaviour change interventions, can improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes and help lay the foundation for children’s long-term development. Join us at #OPIF2026 to be part of the conversation on advancing better nutrition and development outcomes. Explore the forum: csrbox.org/opif/index.php #OPIF2026 #CashPlus #MaternalAndChildNutrition #Nutrition #CognitiveDevelopment #SocialandBehaviourChange #MaternalNutrition #SocialImpact @ashwajitipe | @h_sikka | @raghwesh | @namita1011 | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @Abinash0294 | @shalendars | @AKumar2509

#WCRS2026 | Session 3 | Young Leaders, Local Action: Building Climate Readiness Young people are driving climate action through fresh perspectives, local leadership and community-led solutions. Empowering the next generation is essential to building climate readiness and strengthening resilience on the ground. Session 3 at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, Young Leaders, Local Action: Building Climate Readiness, will bring together voices from youth leadership, media and climate advocacy to explore how local action can contribute to a more climate-resilient future. The session will be chaired by Arpit Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Skill Council for Green Jobs, with panellists Sarthak Kaushik, Radio Jockey-cum-Producer, HT Media Group; Abir Bhalla, Youth Advisor, Governing Board, Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC); Garima Rajpal, Youth Delegate at UNCCD COP 17, Mongolia; and Hina Saifi, Champion of Women Climate Collective (WCC). 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #YouthLeadership #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @Abinash0294 | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Eminent Speakers | World Climate Readiness Summit Strengthening climate readiness calls for informed leadership, resilient institutions and collaboration across sectors to translate climate priorities into action. At the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, themed Echoing the Voice of the Global South, eminent speakers will bring diverse perspectives on disaster management, research and sustainable development, contributing to conversations on building a climate-resilient future. Meet our eminent speakers: Krishna Vatsa, Member and Head of Department, National Disaster Management Authority; Shishir Priyadarshi, President, Chintan Research Foundation; Arpit Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Skill Council for Green Jobs; and Ashwajit Singh, Managing Director and Founder, IPE Global. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Session 2 | Navigating the Low-Carbon Transition: Strategies for Transformation Accelerating the low-carbon transition calls for innovative solutions, strong partnerships and strategies that align economic growth with climate goals. Session 2 at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, Navigating the Low-Carbon Transition: Strategies for Transformation, will bring together leaders and experts from industry, climate action and policy to explore pathways for advancing the transition towards a low-carbon future. The session will be chaired by Kolluru Krishan, Chair of the Energy, Green Economy and Climate Working Group of the BRICS Business Council and Chairman, CVC India Infrastructure Private Limited, with panellists Siddharth Gautam, Founder, Enersider; Jui Joshi, Senior Partner, Climate Collective Foundation; Jai Kumar Gaurav, Senior Advisor – Climate Change and Circular Economy, GIZ India; Rozita Singh, Head of Policy, The Good Food Institute India; and Rahul Bagdia, Chairman and Managing Director, pManifold. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #LowCarbonTransition #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @Abinash0294 | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Eminent Speakers | World Climate Readiness Summit Building climate resilience requires global collaboration, strong leadership and collective action to address the challenges facing communities worldwide. The 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, themed Echoing the Voice of the Global South, will bring together global leaders and experts to explore the intersection of communities, climate and capital, and advance solutions that strengthen climate readiness. Meet our eminent speakers, H.E. Minister kitoko Gata Ngoulou, Minister of Women and Early Childhood, Republic of Chad; Amitabh Kant, Former G20 Sherpa and Former CEO, NITI Aayog; and Jesper Hörnberg, Chief Executive Officer, Global Resilience Partnership, as they bring their perspectives to the global climate dialogue. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

In a recent feature by Business Standard, @Abinash0294, Director and Global Sector Head - Climate Change & Sustainability at IPE Global, shares insights on Southern India’s growing water stress, declining reservoir levels and the need for stronger water management strategies. As climate variability intensifies, building resilience to drought and securing water resources remain critical priorities. #IPEGlobal #BusinessStandard #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement

#WCRS2026 | Panel Speakers | Accelerating Climate Leadership Across Regions & States Effective climate action calls for strong leadership, regional collaboration and solutions that build resilience across communities. At the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026, Accelerating Climate Leadership Across Regions & States Session, will bring together diverse perspectives from climate science, policy, investment and disaster management. Meet our session chair, Ousmane Ndiaye, alongside panellists @Abinash0294, Mridula Pandey, Pushpendra Rana, Ramanshu Ganguly, Myron Mendes and Tobias Nauruki, as they explore pathways to strengthen climate leadership and accelerate action across regions and states. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WCRS2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE | @ErikSolheim | @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Eminent Speakers | Echoing the Voice of the Global South Bringing global perspectives and leadership to the climate conversation. Meet our eminent speakers at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026: H.E. Ali Murat Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to India, Embassy of Türkiye Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General – Meteorology, India Meteorological Department H.E. Jagannath Sami, High Commissioner of the Republic of Fiji to India Join us as we bring together voices from across the world to strengthen climate action, mobilise capital and build resilient communities, with the Global South at the centre of the conversation. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WorldClimateReadinessSummit2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth #WCRS2026 @ashwajitipe | @ShilpiJain_2016 | @Abinash0294 | @ChintanResearch | @ClimateTrendsIN | @clim8collective | @MKPadmaKumar1 | @izabella_koz | @DrOusmaneNDIAYE I @ErikSolheim I @DeboraBarasa

#WCRS2026 | Eminent Speakers | Echoing the Voice of the Global South Bringing global perspectives and leadership to the climate conversation. Meet our eminent speakers at the 2nd World Climate Readiness Summit (WCRS) 2026: Dr. @DeboraBarasa, Minister-cum-Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Government of Kenya H.E. @ErikSolheim, Former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway and Former Executive Director United Nations Environment Programme. Join us as we bring together voices from across the world to strengthen climate action, mobilise capital and build resilient communities, with the Global South at the centre of the conversation. 📅 28 October 2026 📍 C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre, New Delhi Register now: ipeglobal.com/world-climate-… #WorldClimateReadinessSummit2026 #IPEGlobal #ClimateReadiness #ClimateAction #GlobalSouth #WCRS2026 @ashwajitipe I @ShilpiJain_2016 I @Abinash0294 I @ChintanResearch I @ClimateTrendsIN I @clim8collective I @MKPadmaKumar1 I @izabella_koz I @DrOusmaneNDIAYE

This Dussehra, let’s move forward with the courage to overcome challenges, the wisdom to make the right choices, and the resolve to build a better tomorrow. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Dussehra. #HappyDussehra #IPEGlobal

Pooja Dhooper and Harsh Jha from the Urban Infrastructure team explore why Indian cities need to move beyond building infrastructure to ensuring its long-term sustainability. In their latest article for Indian Infrastructure Magazine, they examine the structural challenges in municipal finance, the gaps in operations & maintenance, and why strengthening urban local bodies is essential to building financially resilient cities. Read the full article: indianinfrastructure.com/202… #IPEGlobal #UrbanInfrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #MunicipalFinance #SustainableCities

Demonstrating Shimla’s Urban Water and Sewerage Reforms | Knowledge Exchange at SJPNL Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) hosted a Knowledge Exchange Programme from 6–8 October 2026, bringing together representatives from utilities and institutions across Bhutan, Nepal, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand to learn from Shimla’s experience in transforming urban water supply and sewerage services. The knowledge exchange program provided a platform to showcase SJPNL’s reform journey, institutional processes, operational practices, and initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, operational efficiency, and sustainability. It enabled participating utilities to exchange experiences and explore practices that could inform improvements in their respective contexts. The engagement also led to the progress review under the 11th World Bank Support Mission for the World Bank-supported Program-for-Results (PforR) initiative, which reviewed programme implementation, key reforms, and progress towards agreed outcomes. As the Programme Management Unit (PMU), IPE Global Limited, in collaboration with SJPNL, continues to provide technical, strategic, and programme management support towards implementation, institutional strengthening, and achievement of programme objectives. These engagements reflect the progress made by SJPNL in advancing urban water and sewerage reforms and reinforce the importance of knowledge exchange in enabling peer learning and strengthening water utility management. #UrbanWaterManagement #WaterAndSanitation #WaterSecurity #UrbanDevelopment #SewerageReforms #KnowledgeExchange #InstitutionalStrengthening #SustainableDevelopment #WorldBank #IPEGlobal

#InTheMedia India’s Drought Crisis: When Extreme Rainfall and Prolonged Dry Spells Collide @Abinash0294, Director and Global Sector Head - Climate Change & Sustainability at IPE Global, is featured in @IndiaToday's Upfront feature, “The Drought Deficit,” by Sonal Khetarpal, which examines how erratic monsoon patterns, El Niño and prolonged dry spells are deepening agricultural distress across India, highlighting the urgent need to shift from reactive drought relief to proactive climate preparedness. Abinash highlights how drought risks are compounded by human-induced pressures, including excessive urbanisation, groundwater extraction and inadequate groundwater recharge. His perspective underscores a critical climate challenge: the issue is not simply how much rain India receives, but how rainfall is distributed, how water is managed and how effectively communities prepare for prolonged dry spells. IPE Global’s research reinforces this growing concern. The State of Extreme Events study, developed with Esri India, found that: Over 85% of Indian districts are classified as extreme climate hotspots. Drought frequency has doubled, with southern, western, and central India increasingly exposed to agricultural and meteorological droughts. 45% of Indian districts are experiencing a shift between flood and drought conditions, highlighting the growing complexity of climate risks. Further, IPE Global reports a 15-fold increase in extreme heatwave days over three decades, rising to a 19-fold increase in the last decade alone. It also projects that 8 out of 10 districts in India could experience multiple instances of incessant and erratic rainfall by 2030. Together, these findings underscore the urgency of strengthening climate-risk assessment, early-warning systems, water-resource management and anticipatory planning. Translating climate intelligence into timely, actionable decisions for governments, farmers and communities will be essential to safeguarding livelihoods and building resilience against increasingly unpredictable weather extremes. Read further on the India Today release here: indiatoday.in/magazine/up-fr… #IPEGlobal #ClimateResilience #ClimateRisk #Drought #WaterSecurity #ClimateAdaptation