Aman Srivastava highlighted the impact of climate regulations on export competitiveness for developing nations, in the panel, “𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞–𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬?, examining whether new environmental standards, such as carbon border adjustments, signify genuine climate action or veiled protectionism. He was joined by Professors Meeta Keswani Mehra and Aparna Sawhney from Jawaharlal Nehru University. The discussion was part of the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 2026 organised by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University, on 14 March. The forum addressed concerns over the fragmentation of the post-Cold War trade framework influenced by geopolitical and climate developments.

“We (at SFC) went to nine states and tried understanding what local implementers are doing at the local level. We were quite happy to find that there are lots of emergency measures that are put in place during the summer. What was missing was the long-term resilience. One thing that’s been really heartening to see at the NDMA is the focus on mitigation aspects over the last two years, and we’re close to coming up with a national framework for mitigation actions that will lay out the range of actions states can take and possibly lay out specific funding for long-term heat resilience that is not short-term disaster-oriented”. Aditya Valiathan Pillai spoke at the International Workshop on Heatwaves 2026, titled, “Strengthening Preparedness, Resilience and Risk Governance” on 11-12 February 2026, organised by the National Disaster Management Authority.

“Demands for climate-resilient infrastructure are not separate from demands for improved public space and safe mobility in cities. By creating safe vending zones along city streets and in under-utilised spaces, we also have the opportunity to create shaded resting spaces and safe, accessible mobility corridors for youth, women, and individuals with disabilities. Planners must consider climate-readiness as a part of inclusive urban design”. Mukta Naik moderated a session on ‘Co-Creating Solutions: Climate-Resilient Vending Zones’ at the National Consultation on Street Vendors and Climate Justice: Co-creating Climate-resilient Solutions for Informal Workers, organised by WIEGO and Janpahal on 26 February 2026. 

Mukta Naik conducted a discussion among 15 start-ups and policy experts to collate their experiences of working with municipal governments on issues of waste and water management at SAAF Cities, organised by Villgro and Socrates Foundation for Collective Wisdom, as part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week in February 2026. Recommendations focused on the need for more inclusive onboarding systems so that cities can truly benefit from innovations around waste and water management.

As part of the Delhi Climate Innovation Week, Mukta Naik spoke in a panel discussion on 21 February 2026. She discussed the need to look at urban villages and other low-income settlements as important sites for climate action as their high-density urban form and low quality of infrastructure render these communities very vulnerable to climate stress, at the Climate Action Walk and AI Roundtable organised by Raahgiri Foundation.

Sony R K spoke on what food systems are, why they matter, and why changing the current system is crucial for us, our climate, and nature, for the BBA students, batch of 2025, at OP Jindal Global University. He introduced approaches like agroecology, which works with nature instead of against it, and regenerative agriculture, which helps restore soil, capture carbon, and build healthier farms and ecosystems. The session was moderated by Suchisree Chatterjee, Assistant Professor, Sociology at JGU.