Speakers
Mr. Shishir Priyadarshi
President, Chintan Research Foundation
H.E. Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nóbrega
Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to India
Dr. Prodipto Ghosh
Distinguished Fellow, TERI, New Delhi
Prof. Archana Negi
Professor, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi
Dr. Arun Sharma
Group Head, Sustainability and Climate Change, Adani Group
Dr. Debajit Palit
Centre Head, Centre for Climate Change & Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation
The Pre-COP Dialogue, organised by Chintan Research Foundation on October 24, 2025, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, convened leading climate experts and policymakers to discuss advancing global climate action ahead of COP 30 in Belém, Brazil. The event focused on evaluating progress since the Paris Agreement, identifying gaps in climate governance, and setting expectations for UNFCCC action. Key topics included climate finance, adaptation, technological innovation, and the need for equitable, inclusive, and accountable climate policyemphasising stronger roles for civil society and private sector involvement in shaping effective solutions.