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FICCI believes that it is essential to secure the proactive participation and involvement of businesses and people for improving environment quality. Adoption of clean, climate and health friendly technologies in every sphere of activity is of paramount importance in enabling environmental improvement. FICCI's Environment Division has taken up a broad spectrum of initiatives to address industry's issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
The FICCI Environment and Climate Change Division works on policy and regulatory issues pertaining to environment, and also works on environmental projects with various national and international agencies, organizes outreach events, training programmes and workshops for industry awareness on issues pertaining to environment and climate change.
- Waste Management (E-waste, Hazardous, Plastic, MSW, Biomedical) - It encompasses broad spectra of environment for all stakeholders across all waste streams
- Environment & Forest Clearances - Fast tracking of the environment and forest clearances for industrial projects
- Corporate Sustainability - Need to integrate concerns of environment and society in larger business strategy and linking corporate sustainability with larger sustainable development goals
- Biodiversity - Implications of industry on biodiversity for regulatory framework and biodiversity conservation and management
- FICCI is an accredited Observer organisation under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- FICCI is also Member of the NDC Implementation Committee of MOEFCC, GoI and the Sub Committee on Mitigation (NDC is Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement (pledged by each country based on country specific priorities and circumstances)
- FICCI has successfully led business delegations to several UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COPs) to present the voice of Indian Business and Industry. FICCI has been at the COPs in Bali, Poznan, Cancun, Copenhagen, Paris, Marrakesh, Bonn and Katowice
- FICCI hosted the India edition of the global Business and Climate Summit (BCS) in 2017 in New Delhi, a high-level annual forum to create vision for climate action convening global business leaders. Total 75 speakers participated in BCS. 30 CEOs of leading global and Indian companies (including global CEOs of EDF, ENGIE, Michelin, TOTAL, Saint Gobain and Indian CEOs of Unilever, thyssenkrupp, TCE, Schneider, Shell) and Union Ministers from India (Dr Harsh Vardhan, Mr Piyush Goyal and Mr Dharmendra Pradhan) addressed the India Business and Climate Summit
- FICCI organises India’s only flagship event for business and industry in climate change – ‘India Climate Policy and Business Conclave’ annually since 2007 in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI (Other partners include Federal Environment Ministry of Germany (BMU); GIZ and the World Bank Group)
Team Leader
Vikram Kotru
Consultant
Biomining & Bioremediation of Legacy Waste Dumpsites
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9th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2025
ExploreBudget 2025: Towards A Green Economy
ExploreDecarbonisation of Road Freight
ExploreFICCI Business Delegation to UNFCCC COP 29
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Operationalizing Article 6 Mechanisms under the Paris Agreement
ExploreAsia Climate Summit 2024
ExploreDecarbonisation through Battery Energy Storage Systems
ExploreNeed support from private sector to upscale sustainable solutions: Dr Susan George, Director, MoEF&CC, Govt of India
Business Actions for Biodiversity Conservation | From Principles to Practice
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World Environment Day 2024 - Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience
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Climate Action in India: Role of Businesses & Supply Chain
ExploreConsultation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporation Meeting on Biodiversity Conservation Through Corporate Action
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8th International Sustainability Conclave & 2nd FICCI Sustainable Industrial Practice Awards
ExploreGovt policies providing enabling framework for industry to adopt the path of sustainability: Director, MoEF&CC
Finance with low cost of capital important to meet India’s decarbonization goal: Deputy Director General, IRENA
Imperative to imbibe nature and culture in work culture to achieve prosperity: Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS, MoEF&CC
14th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
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DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE CARBON MARKET FRAMEWORK TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF NET-ZERO IN INDIA
ExploreB4E: Business for Environment - 4th Webinar on Rethinking the Plastic Paradigm: Plastic Waste Management & Alternatives to Plastic
ExploreWebinar on International Standards on Sustainability Reporting
ExploreB4E: Business for Environment - 3rd Webinar on Harnessing Benefits of Nature Based Solutions (NbS) for Ecosystem Restoration
ExploreB4E: Business for Environment - 2nd Webinar on Co-existing Biodiversity & Business for Long Term Sustainability
ExploreB4E: Business for Environment - 1st Webinar Recycling as the 7th Resource for Future Economy
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Indian Industry Interaction with Saudi Arabia Government Delegation
ExploreIndia is a laboratory for the World in Just Transition: Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Federal Foreign Office of Germany
7th International Sustainability Conclave
ExploreExperts Urge Co-creation, Upskilling and Shared values for Clean Energy Access at COP27
Energy Efficiency, Electrification and Renewable Energy leading India to Secure Net-Zero Pathway: Lalit Bohra, Joint Secretary, MNRE
Time for India to lead the sustainable consumption of resources globally: C K Mishra, Former Secretary, MoEF&CC
Climate change should be called 'climate crisis': Resident Representative, UNDP
13th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave 2022
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
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Training Workshop on 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Plastics and Packaging Waste in India'
ExploreFICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
ExploreFICCI Webinar on Ecosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
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Impact of Packaging Film (Monolayer Polyethylene) Thickness on Sustainability & Carbon Footprint
ExploreFICCI Webinar on Effectiveness & Sustainability of Plastic Waste Management in India
ExploreEcosystem for E-waste Management in India - Current Regulatory Framework & Corporate Response
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Compendiun: Plastic Waste Management by Indian Industry
ExploreCurrent Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
ExploreCorporate India and the New Focus on ESG
ExploreCurrent Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
ExploreLong-term strategy underway to meet India's 2070 targets under Paris Agreement: Secretary, MoEF&CC, GoI
Current Scenario of Plastics Waste Management Regulations in India and Corporate Response
ExploreOutcomes of COP26: Implications for Indian Industry
ExploreDriving Climate Action through Disclosure: BRSR as Bedrock for ESG Action in India
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Drivers of Sustainable Finance for India: Report of India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
ExploreWebinar on "Ecosystem Restoration & Role of Business"
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Second Ramphal Institute International Conference on 'Policies and Strategies for Combating Air Pollution in Commonwealth Countries'
ExploreGovt of India through PLI scheme to provide incentives to the tune of USD 26 billion to meet SDGs: Amitabh Kant
Practical actions to finance India's sustainable recovery
ExploreReport Launch: India-UK Sustainable Finance Working Group
ExploreUK-India Investing for Growth Forum
Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
ExploreMasterclass on Biodiversity Regulations & Management
ExploreDiversification and adoption of technology crucial for promoting vegetable farming: Horticulture Commissioner
Govt's priority is to develop indigenous, sustainable & economically viable transportation system: Nitin Gadkari
India Roadmap on Low Carbon and Sustainable Mobility
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Theme Report 1: Urban Transformation for Healthier, Inclusive Lifestyles and Efficient, Resilient, Prosperous Cities
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Theme Report 2: Low-carbon Energy Supply Strategy
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Theme Report 3: Improve Intermodal and Mode-wise System Efficiencies
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Theme Report 4: Optimise Supply Chains to Manage Freight Transport Emissions
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Theme Report 5: Avoid Vehicle Kilometres for Commuting, Shopping and Accessing Services
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Theme Report 7: Accelerate Action on Adaptation in the Transport Sector
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Theme Report 8: Large Scale Deployment of Economic Instruments and Leveraging Finance
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Theme Report 6: Provide Low-Carbon Solutions for the Rural (Non-Urban) Populations
ExploreLaunch Event for Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility In India
ExploreWebinar on Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Commonwealth Countries: Lessons Learned for Policy Action
ExploreImpact of COVID-19 on Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals
ExploreConference on Business & Biodiversity : Making Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management Integral to Business
ExploreIndustry to focus on economically viable technologies, alternate fuel solutions to support public transportation - Nitin Gadkari
Developing A Roadmap for Low Carbon & Sustainable Mobility in India
ExploreIndian Railways moving towards deep decarbonization pathways - Principal ED, Railway Board
Railways needs $600 billion by 2030 to NDC goal on freight - Principal ED, Railway Board
Cut investment barriers to supercharge Indian green finance sector: City of London Corporation-FICCI report
Untapped Potential: Supercharging Green Finance in India
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Launch of Report - Untapped Potential: Supercharging Green Finance in India
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India Sustainability Conclave 2019
ExploreIndustries can make money reclaiming 90 million hectares degraded land: Anil Kumar Jain, Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment
Conference on Role of Business and Industry in Land Restoration, Utilisation of Degraded and Wasted Land
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ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2019 - A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
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Business of Change 2019 - Partnerships in Sanitation
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ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards and India Sanitation Conclave
ExploreCall for Startups on sustainable Mobility: Launch of the Indian Edition of the Global Startup Challenge to Movin'On 2019
ExploreAppropriate & cost-effective technology vital to curb stubble burning: C. K. Mishra, Secretary, MoEF&CC
Curbing Stubble Burning: Making Solutions Work
ExploreMarine litter, SDG monitoring, forestry and adaptation key areas for Indo-German collaboration on environment: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
3rd Indo-German Environment Forum
ExploreLaunch of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) By Ministry Of Environment, Forest and Climate Change a Landmark Step
FICCI Business Delegation to UNFCCC, COP24
ExploreGovt. working on a regulatory framework to facilitate climate change mitigation efforts of industry: MoEFCC Secretary C K Mishra
India Climate Policy and Business Conclave 2018
ExploreIndia and EU - Co-Creation of Projects in alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Clean Energy and Climate Change
State Level Workshop on Credit Financing for accelerated Water and Sanitation coverage in Madhya Pradesh
ExploreIndia committed to sustainable, green development in raising living standards: PM Modi
Strong business case for corporates to build an ethos to strengthen sustainability: Drinking Water & Sanitation Secretary
World Environment Day 2018
ExploreWorld Environment Day 2018 Celebrations Kick Off
AIIB Lead Up Event in Pune on Water and Sanitation
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ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2018: A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
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Business of change - Thinking beyond Shitpots
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ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & Conclave 2018
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Green Finance Roundtable - Scaling up Green Finance Flows Through India-UK Collaboration
ExploreCorporates need to look at sustainable development issues relevant to different regions of the country: MoS for Corporate Affairs
India needs to find unique solutions to address climate change and take forward the sustainability agenda: Environment Secretary
Sustainable Development Goals: Linkages with corporate actions in India
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Indian Sustainability Conclave 2018
ExploreThe International Solar Alliance Enters into Force Today
Meeting with Mr. Upendra Tripathy, Interim Director General of International Solar Alliance
ExplorePM likely to inaugurate Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo 2017
Enabling technology in fossil fuel plants, transition to renewable energy and improved forest cover reduced India's carbon footprints says Environment Secy. Jha
Govt. ready to fully finance carbon capture technology: Piyush Goyal
Business & Climate Summit 2017
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Accolade; A photo journey recognizing the distinguished award winning stories
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Business of Change: Corporates in Sanitation
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Swachh Bharat: Vision to Mission
ExploreISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & India Sanitation Conclave
ExploreIntegrated approach of Govt., industry and other stakeholders vital to meet India's INDCs as part of post-2020 climate actions: UNFCCC Executive Secretary
Industry Interaction with Ms. Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
ExploreThe India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
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Conference on SDGs - A Call to Corporate Sector Action
ExploreCall for Submissions: ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2017
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White paper on Corporate Engagement in Sanitation: The Value Proposition
ExploreIndian Green Bonds Council launches 2017 program to help meet national climate and development objectives
Launch of Legislators-Business Forum on Low Carbon Local Area Development, A Unique Bottom-Up Model of Partnership
FICCI Perspective on the Paris Agreement and expectations from UNFCCC COP22
ExploreFICCI Side Event on Climate Finance at the India Pavilion, COP 22
FICCI Discusses Scope of India-Africa Cooperation to Achieve Energy & Climate Goals at COP 22
India-Canada Cleantech Roundtable
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Conference on scaling up solar pumps applications in india
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Roundtable on Exploring Opportunities for the Corporate Sector in Sanitation
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India Sustainability Conclave
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Delivering a Sustainable Financial System in India
ExploreFICCI-UNEP Conference on Delivering a Sustainable Financial System in India
ExploreIndia Sustainability Conclave 2016
ExploreGovt. committed to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Responsible Business', says Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
9th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave 2016
Explore'International Solar Alliance and Mission Innovation, forged on the sidelines of COP 21, will unlock private sector opportunities in clean energy' - says Secretary Ashok Lavasa
FICCI Suggests Vehicle Replacement Policy to End Uncertainty and Check Pollution
FICCI joins Green Infrastructure Investment Coalition at COP21 in Paris
High powered FICCI Delegation visit to COP 21, Paris
FICCI unveils CEOs Pledge on Climate Responsibility ahead of UNFCCC COP21 in Paris
FICCI delegation to Washington DC on promoting economic diplomacy and cooperation on climate change
FICCI submits report to Government on 'Industry Perspectives on INDCs and Corporate Initiatives on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in India'
Urgent action needed to accelerate alignment of financial system to transit to a low carbon economy
French Special Envoy for COP 21 confident about the successful Paris outcome at a business interactive session at FICCI
Industry Consultation on India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for Climate Change
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Conference on Climate Change & Renewable Energy
ExploreCall for Entries and Mentors - UNIDO GEF MSME FICCI Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2015
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Launch of India Sanitation Coalition
ExploreFICCI Suggests Sharing of the Subsidy between Centre and States to Replace Old Diesel Vehicle
FICCI Note for Replacement Policy for Diesel Commercial Vehicles
ExploreIndia prefers 'aspirational' rather than 'prescriptive' approach to global environment concerns: Vice President of India
Global Environmental Issues
ExploreTwo-day International Conference on Global Environmental Issues to begin on March 14 in New Delhi
Curtain Raiser: 'International Conference on Global Environmental Issues'
Explore"Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India"
Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India: Interim report
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8th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave
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Building a sustainable financial system to serve India's development needs: Executive Briefing
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Conference on Designing a Sustainable Financial System for India
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FICCI Leadership Calls-on Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change
ExploreFICCI applauds the launch of web portal by the Ministry of Environment & Forests for online submission of proposals for forest clearance
FICCI compliments government's moves to balance environment & development imperatives
On-line environment clearance mechanism, a path breaking step by the new Government
KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme organised by FICCI on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
ExploreFICCI writes to Chief Election Commissioner on Environment & Forest Clearance Process
FICCI Delegation to World Green Economy Summit
Explore'KPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on GRI G 4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines'
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Corporate Sustainability: Drivers and enablers
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India Sustainability Conclave 2014
ExploreKPMG's GRI Certified Training Programme on Sustainability Reporting Organised by FICCI
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Cleantech Global Trends and Indian Scenario
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India International Cleantech Summit 2013
ExploreFICCI Suggests 7-Point Package to Enhance State-Level Climate Change Initiatives
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Indian CDM Pipeline Analysis
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India Climate Policy and Business Conclave 2013
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INDIA GEF MSME UNIDO Cleantech Programme for SMEs Fostering Clean Technology Innovation in India
ExploreDurban Platform for Enhanced Action on Climate Change
Industry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
ExploreIndustry recommends upholding the principle of equity, having a transparent compliance regime and giving centrality to market based mechanisms
FICCI White Paper suggests creation of separate window under National Clean Energy Fund to facilitate funds flow to solar energy projects
Carbon market experts stress need to simplify CDM procedures , adopt standardized criteria for sustainable development: FICCI Survey
FICCI Survey on 'Reformed CDM and Transition to New Market Mechanisms'
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India Sustainability Conclave, 2013
ExploreIndian corporates seek clarity from Doha for market mechanisms, CDM Policy Dialogue makes key recommendations including a stabilization fund for carbon credits
FICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to UNFCCC COP-18
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Impacts, Governance and Future of CDM Indian Industry Perspective
ExploreBiodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI
India Carbon Market Conclave 2012
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FICCI - UNFCCC CDM Policy Dialogue : India Consultation
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India Sustainability Conclave 2012
ExploreSecond Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol is the Biggest Triumph at Durban: Says FICCI
Market based mechanisms, technology transfer, trade & climate change FICCI highlights industry perspectives on key issues at Durban climate change talks
FICCI Climate Change Task Force Report III
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Leveraging Value: Corporate Response to Sustainability Challenge
ExploreWorkshop on Trade and Climate Change; Implications of Unilateral Trade Measures
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India Carbon Market Conclave
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Conference on Methane recovery and utilization in the Indian livestock and agro-based industrial sector
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Industry Interactive Session with Mr Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests
ExploreRenewable Energy Most Preferred CDM Option for Indian Companies
India Carbon Market Conclave 2010
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FICCI Environment Conclave 2010
ExploreFICCI Climate Change Business Delegation to London and Cologne 2010
ExploreMethane To Markets Partnership Expo
Methane to Markets Partnership Expo
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A two day high-level Conference on "Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer"
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Delhi High Level Conference on Climate Change: Knowledge Paper
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India Carbon Market Conclave 2009
ExploreSAARC Clean Development Mechanism Conference
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FICCI Environment Conclave
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FICCI Environment Conclave 2008
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FICCI Climate Change Task Force Report II
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