Bharat Carbon Conclave
Reimagining Carbon Markets: A Convening of Global Thought Leaders for Just, Scalable, and Community-Rooted Climate Action
11th-12th March, 2026
Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi
Bharat Carbon Conclave
Reimagining Carbon Markets: A Convening of Global Thought Leaders for Just, Scalable, and Community-Rooted Climate Action
11th-12th March, 2026
Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi
Organised by
Partnered with
We are entering a decisive decade for climate action. With seven of the nine planetary boundaries already crossed, incremental action is no longer enough.
The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 brings together policymakers, funders, practitioners, and community leaders to reimagine how carbon markets, nature-based solutions, and ecosystem services can work for people and the planet—especially smallholder growers in the Global South.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 11–12, 2026
Organised by
Partnered with
We are entering a decisive decade for climate action. With seven of the nine planetary boundaries already crossed, incremental action is no longer enough.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 11–12, 2026
The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 brings together policymakers, funders, practitioners, and community leaders to reimagine how carbon markets, nature-based solutions, and ecosystem services can work for people and the planet—especially smallholder growers in the Global South.
The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 Will Feature
Real Collaboration Across Sectors
Engage with policymakers, funders, NGOs, researchers, grassroots leaders, and market actors—all in one room. These sessions focus on aligning efforts across land, forest, and water-based carbon systems, moving from fragmented initiatives to coordinated action.
Learning, Co-Creation, and Shared Leadership
Sessions are designed for participation, not passive listening. Mission-aligned stakeholders can co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute their insights—alongside the launch of key resources that will influence the future of ecosystem markets.
The Conclave advances practical conversations on nature-based solutions, agroecological transitions, and food system transformation—positioning India as a leader in community-centred carbon markets and its journey toward Net Zero.
Shaping India’s Role in the Global Carbon Transition
The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 Will Feature
Real Collaboration Across Sectors
Engage with policymakers, funders, NGOs, researchers, grassroots leaders, and market actors—all in one room. These sessions focus on aligning efforts across land, forest, and water-based carbon systems, moving from fragmented initiatives to coordinated action.
Learning, Co-Creation, and Shared Leadership
Sessions are designed for participation, not passive listening. Mission-aligned stakeholders can co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute their insights—alongside the launch of key resources that will influence the future of ecosystem markets.
The Conclave advances practical conversations on nature-based solutions, agroecological transitions, and food system transformation—positioning India as a leader in community-centred carbon markets and its journey toward Net Zero.
Shaping India’s Role in the Global Carbon Transition
Agenda
Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.
Decode the real state of India’s Net Zero journey — beyond promises and headlines
Launch of the Carbon Markets Landscape Study — the most comprehensive snapshot of India’s carbon ecosystem
Unveil C-GEM’s Transparency Platform to strengthen trust, accountability, and market credibility
Align policymakers, investors, NGOs, and market leaders on high-integrity carbon standards
Set a new benchmark for fair, community-centred carbon markets
Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.
Deep dive into the Three Carbon Pillars — Brown, Green, and Blue Carbon
Explore real, field-ready solutions for land, forest, and water-based carbon pathways
Launch of the Community Carbon Guidebooks — practical playbooks for farmer-led climate action
Learn how to design agroecological carbon projects that benefit farmers and communities
Connect carbon finance to livelihoods, resilience, and regenerative agriculture
Agenda
Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.
Decode the real state of India’s Net Zero journey — beyond promises and headlines
Launch of the Carbon Markets Landscape Study — the most comprehensive snapshot of India’s carbon ecosystem
Unveil C-GEM’s Transparency Platform to strengthen trust, accountability, and market credibility
Align policymakers, investors, NGOs, and market leaders on high-integrity carbon standards
Set a new benchmark for fair, community-centred carbon markets
Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.
Deep dive into the Three Carbon Pillars — Brown, Green, and Blue Carbon
Explore real, field-ready solutions for land, forest, and water-based carbon pathways
Launch of the Community Carbon Guidebooks — practical playbooks for farmer-led climate action
Learn how to design agroecological carbon projects that benefit farmers and communities
Connect carbon finance to livelihoods, resilience, and regenerative agriculture
Tara Chand
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at OakNorth
Speakers
Sunita Narain
Director General, Centre for Science and Environment | Editor, Down To Earth
Prof. Sridhar Pabbisetty
Former Director, Kautilya School of Public Policy.
Dr. Somnath Singh
Former DirectorDeputy Director, UN GCNI (Global Compact Network India)
Sri T Vijay Kumar, IAS (Retd.)
Executive Vice Chairman, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Advisor to Government, Agriculture & Cooperation Department.
Minhaj Ameen
Co-creator and Anchor,
Consortium for Agroecological Transformations
Co-founder and Chief
Growth Officer,
Urvara Impact Solutions
Shri Gaurav Chakraverty
Manish Dabkara
Chairman & MD,
EKI Energy
Services Ltd
Jasmeet Singh
Founder & Director,
FCF India
Special Address
Dr. Ramanjaneyulu
Executive Director, Centre, Sustainable Agriculture Knowledge
Naveen Horo
Country Project
Lead,
GIZ
Narendranath
National Anchor of the
National Coalition,
Natural Farming
Knowledge Partners
Participating Organisation
Tara Chand
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at OakNorth
Sunita Narain
Director General, Centre for Science and Environment | Editor, Down To Earth
Former Director, Kautilya School of Public Policy.
Executive Vice Chairman, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, Advisor to Government, Agriculture & Cooperation Department.
Minhaj Ameen
Co-creator and Anchor,
Consortium for Agroecological Transformations
Co-founder and Chief
Growth Officer,
Urvara Impact Solutions
Shri Gaurav Chakraverty
Manish Dabkara
Chairman & MD,
EKI Energy
Services Ltd
Dr. Ramanjaneyulu
Deputy Director, UN GCNI (Global Compact Network India)
Naveen Horo
Country Project
Lead,
GIZ
Narendranath
National Anchor of the
National Coalition,
Natural Farming
Sri T Vijay Kumar, IAS (Retd.)
Special Address
Speakers
Executive Director, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
Jasmeet Singh
Founder & Director,
FCF India
Prof. Sridhar Pabbisetty
Dr. Somnath Singh
Knowledge Partners
Participating Organisation
Our agenda is designed for depth.
Click here to curate your experience by reserving your seat for individual thematic sessions, or register for the full two-day Conclave to join the entire conversation."
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026?
The Bharat Carbon Conclave is an agenda-setting convening designed to move beyond conventional conference models to reimagine carbon markets for just, scalable, and community-rooted climate action.
Who is the host organisation?
The event is hosted by the Centre for Grower-centric Eco-value Mechanisms (C-GEM), a global initiative dedicated to the equitable participation of smallholders in carbon markets.
Will there be a digital/hybrid option?
The Conclave is conceived as an in-person convening, with the possibility of limited virtual access to select sessions under consideration.
Can my organisation collaborate on the agenda?
Yes. C-GEM invites mission-aligned stakeholders to co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute intellectual leadership to the narrative on community-centred solutions.
Will the sessions be available in local languages?
While the primary language of the Conclave is English, several sessions will be conducted in a mix of English and Hindi to ensure inclusive and effective participation.
Is there a registration fee for the Conclave?
No, the Bharat Carbon Conclave is a free-to-attend event. Since seating is limited, Please fill out the "Mark my Interest" form on our homepage. Successful applicants will receive a formal confirmation email within 7-10 working days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026?
The Bharat Carbon Conclave is an agenda-setting convening designed to move beyond conventional conference models to reimagine carbon markets for just, scalable, and community-rooted climate action.
Who is the host organisation?
The event is hosted by the Centre for Grower-centric Eco-value Mechanisms (C-GEM), a global initiative dedicated to the equitable participation of smallholders in carbon markets.
Will there be a digital/hybrid option?
The Conclave is conceived as an in-person convening, with the possibility of limited virtual access to select sessions under consideration.
Can my organisation collaborate on the agenda?
Yes. C-GEM invites mission-aligned stakeholders to co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute intellectual leadership to the narrative on community-centred solutions.
Will the sessions be available in local languages?
While the primary language of the Conclave is English, several sessions will be conducted in a mix of English and Hindi to ensure inclusive and effective participation.
Is there a registration fee for the Conclave?
No, the Bharat Carbon Conclave is a free-to-attend event. Since seating is limited, Please fill out the "Mark my Interest" form on our homepage. Successful applicants will receive a formal confirmation email within 7-10 working days.