Background:

The Annual United Nations Climate Conference officially opened on November 10, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, marking the start of high-stakes global negotiations on climate action. In his opening address, the President of Brazil declared that, “Climate change is no longer a threat of the future. It is a tragedy of the present.”

Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also emphasized the need for a collective action to combat climate crisis by adopting LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) by every citizen. The climate change poses systemic risks to economic growth, financial stability, and the resilience of financial institutions. Its impacts are widespread and interconnected, influencing multiple sectors simultaneously and affecting the portfolios and exposures of banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. As India and the global economy transition towards a low-carbon pathways, industries—especially carbon-intensive ones—face significant adjustments requiring technology upgrades and transition finance. These shifts underscore the need for a stronger climate-risk assessment, enhanced governance, and alignment of business strategies with national climate commitments. Financial institutions, therefore, play a crucial role in managing climate-related risks and mobilising capital to support a sustainable, climate-resilient economy.

Objective:

This program aims to deepen understanding of climate-related financial risks and sustainable finance among senior leaders. It will focus on the evolving landscape of physical and transition risks, the integration of climate considerations into governance and risk-management frameworks, and explore emerging regulatory and disclosure requirements. The program will also provide an opportunity to ways towards a de-carbonized balance sheet in financial institutions and engage constructively with the regulators and experts, to support national climate commitments.

Program Highlights:

• Multi-dimensional risks to Financial Sector due to Climate Change
• Regulatory and Governance Landscape in view of India’s Net-Zero Commitments.
• Climate Risk Measurement and Mitigation
• Sustainable Finance: Products and Market Opportunities
• Long Term Strategic Roadmap for Banks/NBFCs/Fis