The "Financing India's Green Transition Plan and Adaptation Needs & GCF Training of Trainers Workshop" is a two-day event scheduled from 16th to 17th January 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal. This event serves as a critical platform for policymakers, business leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for financing India's transition to a low-carbon economy while addressing adaptation requirements to combat climate change effectively.

The event will feature keynote addresses by government representatives, industry experts and thought leaders alongside plenary discussions on green transition financing, private sector involvement, and the financial gaps in adaptation efforts. Key sessions will highlight innovative policies, market development, and mobilization of funds like the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Day 2 will focus on a Training of Trainers Workshop on GCF processes, including blended financing, concept note preparation, and funding proposal essentials, designed to build capacity and enhance expertise for climate-related initiatives.

This event aims to foster collaboration, promote innovative financing solutions, and strengthen institutional capacities to advance India's green transition and climate resilience agenda.

Objective :

•To create a platform for collaboration, policy development, and actionable recommendations to drive India's net-zero ambitions while ensuring inclusive economic growth and climate adaptation.

• Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders to align on India's net-zero transition strategies.

• Develop actionable recommendations for achieving renewable energy goals, decarbonizing industries, and climate adaptation.

• Identify pathways for inclusive and equitable growth through innovation, sustainable practices, and workforce upskilling.