India faces a complex challenge. It must reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and secure its economy and 1.4 billion people from climate extremes, while improving living standards.
There is growing momentum for collective action to tackle this challenge, yet available climate finance falls significantly short of what India needs.
It can inform priorities and champion initiatives to unlock and de-risk public and private finance.
We unlock philanthropic capital flows by advising philanthropists who are new to climate action or want to give differently.
We discover, design, and surface climate priorities that mitigate emissions and build resilience, aligned with India’s development pathways.
We build connective infrastructure to enable impactful funding through platforms or shared resources for the sector.
We were founded by a group of India’s eminent philanthropists and path-breaking business leaders.
Our collective leadership through the ICC will indicate to the world that Indian philanthropy is ready to be a leader in climate action.
We must ensure the economy grows in a way that creates the jobs of the future and protects our natural ecosystems. Climate action is not an either/or.
The ICC can provide a platform for India to lead the way in bringing all elements together to create a sustainable and successful model for climate work.
Business, government, and philanthropy must collaborate to drive results quickly and at scale. The ICC can make this happen and I welcome its creation.
India’s diverse topography, dependence on agriculture, and rapid industrialisation reflect the dramatic impact that climate change can have on economic growth.
We can turn the tide on climate change, by remembering that we are an interconnected world, and through cooperation, communication, and innovation, we can grow stronger.
As a first-of-its-kind collaborative in the country, we firmly believe in the power of the collective. Since our launch in 2020, we have built a large and diverse network of more than 100 trusted partners in India and around the world – including corporate philanthropy, private foundations, civil society organisations, research and academic institutions, and other technical partners.
