Bringing the global climate agenda closer to local action, the Pre-COP31 Dialogue titled “From Global Commitments to Local Realities” was organised at Sumant Moolgaokar Auditorium, MCCIA Trade Tower, Pune.
The dialogue brought together experts, practitioners, and civil society representatives to explore how international climate commitments can translate into meaningful action on the ground. The discussion focused on the importance of connecting global climate negotiations with local realities, community priorities, and practical pathways for climate action.
The panel featured an eminent group of speakers, including Dr. Priyadarshini Karve, President, Indian Network on Ethics and Climate Change (INECC); Dr. Vinita Apte, Founder Director, TERRE Policy Centre; Dr. Gurudas Nulkar, Professor and Director, Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD-GIPE); Mahesh Lade, Energy Expert, BAIF, Pune; Dulari Parmar, Project Lead, Climate Justice, YUVA; and Madhura Joshi, Programme Lead – Asia, E3G.
The session was moderated by Myron Mendes, Executive Director, INECC.
The dialogue provided an important platform for engaging with the challenges and opportunities of climate action, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration among institutions, civil society organisations, experts, and local communities. It highlighted the significance of ensuring that global climate commitments are reflected in locally relevant and inclusive solutions.
As the world moves towards COP31, such dialogues play a vital role in broadening climate conversations beyond international negotiation tables and strengthening local perspectives in shaping a sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The event was organised with the participation of Indian Network on Ethics and Climate Change (INECC), Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA), TERRE Policy Centre, and Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD).
The central message of the dialogue was clear: global climate commitments must translate into meaningful local realities through collective responsibility, collaboration, and sustained action.
