Climatenxt 2025
5th june 2025
India Habitat Centre New Delhi
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SUMMIT
ClimateNXT unites inspirational founders, top business leaders, policy makers and visionary investors to engage in discussions on innovative technologies that have the potential to play a significant role in tackling Climate Crisis.
Last date for registration: 30th May, 2025
(Ecosystem Partner)
Climatenxt 2025
5th june 2025
India Habitat Centre New Delhi
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY SUMMIT
ClimateNXT unites inspirational founders, top business leaders, policy makers and visionary investors to engage in discussions on innovative technologies that have the potential to play a significant role in tackling Climate Crisis.
Last date for registration: 30th May, 2025
(Ecosystem Partner)
ABOUT CLIMATENXT - NEW DELHI.
To mark World Environment Day, ClimateNXT is being co-hosted by APO, UNEP, NPC, and MEF to chart a roadmap for eliminating plastic pollution by 2030. The event will convene leaders from industry, government, startups, and academia to explore cutting-edge recycling solutions, alternatives to single-use plastics, and strategies to tackle microplastic pollution.
In parallel, ClimateNXT will spotlight innovations the plastics space and address the funding gap. Through panels and discussions, the event will connect investors, founders, and ecosystem players to explore capital-raising opportunities and scalable models for impact.
The 5th edition of the LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator will also be launched at the event, supporting early-stage climate tech startups across Asia Pacific.
ABOUT CLIMATENXT - NEW DELHI.
To mark World Environment Day, ClimateNXT is being co-hosted by APO, UNEP, NPC, and MEF to chart a roadmap for eliminating plastic pollution by 2030. The event will convene leaders from industry, government, startups, and academia to explore cutting-edge recycling solutions, alternatives to single-use plastics, and strategies to tackle microplastic pollution.
In parallel, ClimateNXT will spotlight innovations the plastics space and address the funding gap. Through panels and discussions, the event will connect investors, founders, and ecosystem players to explore capital-raising opportunities and scalable models for impact.
The 5th edition of the LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator will also be launched at the event, supporting early-stage climate tech startups across Asia Pacific.
OBJECTIVES
The ClimateNXT event will aim to
Foster ecosystem
collaboration
Foster ecosystem collaboration
Encourage dialogue and partnership between investors, founders, corporates, and policymakers to strengthen the support ecosystem
DRIVE COLLECTIVE
ACTION
DRIVE COLLECTIVE ACTION
Convene stakeholders from across the value chain to co-create a roadmap aimed at eliminating plastic pollution by 2030
SPOTLIGHT DEEP-TECH
INNOVATION
SPOTLIGHT DEEP-TECH INNOVATION
Showcase high-potential climate-tech startups from across Asia Pacific working on sustainable materials, circular economy, and waste-to-value solutions
LAUNCH OF nATIONAL
REPORTS
LAUNCH OF nATIONAL REPORTS
Official release and insights from two national reports: UNEP-NPC’s “Single-Use Plastic Ban Effectiveness” and MEF’s “State of Plastic Recycling”
Launch OF 5th Edition oF
LCE
Launch OF 5th Edition oF LCE
Following the success of past editions, the LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator by UNEP and Massive Earth Foundation will launch its 5th cohort
OBJECTIVES
The ClimateNXT event will aim to
Foster ecosystem
collaboration
Encourage dialogue and partnership between investors, founders, corporates, and policymakers to strengthen the support ecosystem
DRIVE COLLECTIVE
ACTION
Convene stakeholders from across the value chain to co-create a roadmap aimed at eliminating plastic pollution by 2030
DRIVE COLLECTIVE
ACTION
Showcase high-potential climate-tech startups from across Asia Pacific working on sustainable materials, circular economy, and waste-to-value solutions
LAUNCH OF nATIONAL
REPORTS
Official release and insights from two national reports: UNEP-NPC’s “Single-Use Plastic Ban Effectiveness” and MEF’s “State of Plastic Recycling”
Launch OF 5th Edition
oF LCE
Following the success of past editions, the LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator by UNEP and Massive Earth Foundation will launch its 5th cohort
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
agenda
05 JUNE, 2025
day 1
02:30-03:00 PM
Registration
Delegate registrations for ClimateNXT 2025 will commence at 2:30 PM at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
03:00-03:10 PM
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
NPC’s Mission has been to contribute to the sustainable, inclusive socioeconomic development of the country by enhancing productivity. Mitigating air pollution to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through sustainable development involves adopting renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, promoting green infrastructure, and implementing circular economy practices. These measures reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support sustainable economic growth, balancing environmental protection with societal needs
Mrs. Neerja Sekhar
IAS, Director General, National
Productivity Council (NPC)
03:10-03:20 PM
Special remarks
UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote and accelerate sustainable industrial and economic development. UNIDO’s mandate is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in its developing country Member States. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: (i) creating shared prosperity, (ii) advancing economic competitiveness, (iii) safeguarding the environment, and (iv) strengthening knowledge and institutions. These programmatic fields of activity contain diverse individual programmes, which are implemented through UNIDO’s four functions:(i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical, research and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation.
Ms. Rekha Jain
National Project
Coordinator, UNIDO
03:20-03:30 PM
Special Address
In 2024, APO introduced Green Productivity 2.0, a roadmap aimed at driving sustainability through actionable strategies and technological interventions. This initiative focuses on creating a low-carbon, resource-efficient society by incorporating practices such as eco-innovation, green procurement, and promotion of eco-products. To support these efforts, APO established the Center of Excellence on Green Productivity in Taipei, which serves as a hub for promoting and implementing GP-related activities across the Asia-Pacific region. Through these comprehensive efforts, APO aims to harmonize economic growth with environmental protection, contributing to sustainable development in the region
Dr. Indra Singawinata
Secretary General, Asian
Productivity Organization, Tokyo
03.30-03.45 PM
Address by Chief Guest
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Government of India is responsible for planning, promoting, and implementing environmental and forestry policies and programs. It oversees conservation of forests and wildlife, prevention and control of pollution, and management of biodiversity. MoEFCC also handles issues related to climate change and coordinates with international environmental organizations. The ministry plays a key role in formulating environmental laws and ensuring sustainable development in India.
Ms. Leena Nandan, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, MoEF&CC,
Government of India (GoI)
03:45-03:55 PM
Report Launch: “State of Plastic Recycling” (Massive Earth Foundation)
Official release and presentation of key findings from two national-level reports:
- “State of Plastic Recycling” by the Massive Earth Foundation, which captures emerging trends, innovations, and critical gaps in India’s plastic recycling ecosystem.
These insights aim to inform policy, innovation, and investment strategies for accelerating a plastic-free future.
03:55-04:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges in Combatting Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems, human health, and economies globally. While global awareness and policy momentum are growing, effective solutions require a multi-stakeholder approach that addresses the full plastic lifecycle from production and consumption to collection and disposal. This panel will delve into emerging innovations, scalable business models, regulatory developments, and grassroots interventions aimed at tackling plastic pollution. Experts will also discuss systemic barriers, financing gaps, and opportunities for regional collaboration to drive impactful change across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh
Founder and Director,
Massive Earth Foundation
(Moderator)
Mr. Amit Tandon
Founder,
Polycycl
Mr. Ashok Menon
Director, SABIC Research
and Technology Centre
Mr. Krishna Thota
Senior Vice President,
Re Sustainability Limited
Mr. Harsh Singhal
Managing Partner,
Prosperete Growth Fund
Mr. Ramkumar Venkatramani
Director Impact Investing,
AVPN
04:40-04:50 PM
Presentation by Expert
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd, Tokyo Japan have been providing consulting and sustainability related solutions in environmental, social and business fields and are based in Tokyo, Japan.
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd
Tokyo Japan
04:50-05:05 PM
TEA BREAK
05:05-05:35 PM
STARTUP SHOWCASE: innovative startups building technologies to combat PLASTIC pollution
5:35-6:20 PM
Panel Discussion: Minimize Micro Plastics: Present Status, Issues, Challenges, Measuring and Controlling Micro Plastics
Microplastics — fragments smaller than 5mm — are an invisible yet widespread pollutant threatening ecosystems and public health. This panel will explore the current state of microplastic pollution in India and Asia-Pacific, discuss its sources (from cosmetics to textiles), and highlight the challenges in detection, monitoring, and control. Panelists will also examine the policy gaps, research needs, and technological innovations required to mitigate this emerging crisis.
Dr. Benno Böer
Programme Specialist,
Natural Sciences, UNESCO
(Chair)
Mr. Lalit Jain
IAS, Director of Census Operations
(DCO) and Director of Citizen
Registration (DCR)
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
International Expert,
Tokyo Japan
Dr. Mahua Saha
Principal Scientist,
CSIR-
National Institute of Oceanography
Dr. S.R.Marigoudar
Scientist-E, National Centre
for
Coastal Research (NCCR),
Ministry of Earth Science, GOI
Shri Amit Jain
Managing Director,
IRGSSA
Dr. Jatinder Singh
Deputy Secretary
General PHDCCI
Prof Vivek Kumar
Centre for
Rural
Development
and
Technology, IIT Delhi
Dr. Kalyan De
Scientist, CSIR
–
National Institute
of
Oceanography
(NIO Goa)
6:20-6:35 PM
Launch of LowCarbon.Earth 2025
Building on the success of its previous edition, the 5th LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator—jointly run by UNEP and the Massive Earth Foundation—will be launched at ClimateNXT. In 2024, the program drew 500+ applications, with 34 finalists pitching to 50+ investors. The 2025 edition will continue to scale climate-tech innovation and investment across Asia Pacific.
Mr. Mushtaq Memon
Regional Coordinator,
Chemicals and Pollution
Action Subprogramme, UNEP
Ms. Kaye Patdu
Associate Programme
Officer, UNEP
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd,
Tokyo Japan
6:35-7:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Mr. Shirish Paliwal
DDG,
NPC
Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh
Founder & Director,
Massive Earth Foundation
7:00 PM Onwards
Networking Dinner and Cocktails
05 JUNE, 2025
day 1
02:30-03:00 PM
Registration
Delegate registrations for ClimateNXT 2025 will commence at 2:30 PM at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
03:00-03:10 PM
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
NPC’s Mission has been to contribute to the sustainable, inclusive socioeconomic development of the country by enhancing productivity. Mitigating air pollution to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through sustainable development involves adopting renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, promoting green infrastructure, and implementing circular economy practices. These measures reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support sustainable economic growth, balancing environmental protection with societal needs
Mrs. Neerja Sekhar
IAS, Director General, National
Productivity Council (NPC)
03:10-03:20 PM
Special remarks
UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote and accelerate sustainable industrial and economic development. UNIDO’s mandate is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in its developing country Member States. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: (i) creating shared prosperity, (ii) advancing economic competitiveness, (iii) safeguarding the environment, and (iv) strengthening knowledge and institutions. These programmatic fields of activity contain diverse individual programmes, which are implemented through UNIDO’s four functions:(i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical, research and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation.
Ms. Rekha Jain
National Project
Coordinator, UNIDO
03:20-03:30 PM
Special Address
In 2024, APO introduced Green Productivity 2.0, a roadmap aimed at driving sustainability through actionable strategies and technological interventions. This initiative focuses on creating a low-carbon, resource-efficient society by incorporating practices such as eco-innovation, green procurement, and promotion of eco-products. To support these efforts, APO established the Center of Excellence on Green Productivity in Taipei, which serves as a hub for promoting and implementing GP-related activities across the Asia-Pacific region. Through these comprehensive efforts, APO aims to harmonize economic growth with environmental protection, contributing to sustainable development in the region
Dr. Indra Singawinata
Secretary General, Asian
Productivity Organization, Tokyo
03.30-03.45 PM
Address by Chief Guest
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Government of India is responsible for planning, promoting, and implementing environmental and forestry policies and programs. It oversees conservation of forests and wildlife, prevention and control of pollution, and management of biodiversity. MoEFCC also handles issues related to climate change and coordinates with international environmental organizations. The ministry plays a key role in formulating environmental laws and ensuring sustainable development in India.
Ms. Leena Nandan, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, MoEF&CC,
Government of India (GoI)
03:45-03:55 PM
Report Launch: “State of Plastic Recycling” (Massive Earth Foundation)
Official release and presentation of key findings from two national-level reports:
- “State of Plastic Recycling” by the Massive Earth Foundation, which captures emerging trends, innovations, and critical gaps in India’s plastic recycling ecosystem.
These insights aim to inform policy, innovation, and investment strategies for accelerating a plastic-free future.
03:55-04:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges in Combatting Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, impacting ecosystems, human health, and economies globally. While global awareness and policy momentum are growing, effective solutions require a multi-stakeholder approach that addresses the full plastic lifecycle from production and consumption to collection and disposal. This panel will delve into emerging innovations, scalable business models, regulatory developments, and grassroots interventions aimed at tackling plastic pollution. Experts will also discuss systemic barriers, financing gaps, and opportunities for regional collaboration to drive impactful change across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh
Founder and Director,
Massive Earth Foundation
(Moderator)
Mr. Amit
Tandon
Founder,
Polycycl
Mr. Ashok
Menon
Director, SABIC Research
and Technology Centre
Mr. Krishna
Thota
Senior Vice President,
Re Sustainability Limited
Mr. Harsh
Singhal
Managing Partner,
Prosperete Growth Fund
Mr. Ramkumar
Venkatramani
Director Impact Investing, AVPN
04:40-04:50 PM
Presentation by Expert
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd, Tokyo Japan have been providing consulting and sustainability related
solutions in environmental, social and business fields and are based in Tokyo, Japan
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd,
Tokyo Japan
04:50-05:05 PM
TEA BREAK
05:05-05:35 PM
STARTUP SHOWCASE: innovative startups building technologies to combat PLASTIC pollution
5:35-6:20 PM
Panel Discussion: Minimize Micro Plastics: Present Status, Issues, Challenges, Measuring and Controlling Micro Plastics
Microplastics — fragments smaller than 5mm — are an invisible yet widespread pollutant threatening ecosystems and public health. This panel will explore the current state of microplastic pollution in India and Asia-Pacific, discuss its sources (from cosmetics to textiles), and highlight the challenges in detection, monitoring, and control. Panelists will also examine the policy gaps, research needs, and technological innovations required to mitigate this emerging crisis.
Dr. Benno Böer
Programme Specialist,
Natural Sciences, UNESCO
(Chair)
Mr. Lalit Jain
IAS, Director of Census Operations
(DCO) and Director of Citizen
Registration (DCR)
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
International Expert,
Tokyo Japan
Dr. S.R. Marigoudar
Scientist-E, National Centre for
Coastal Research (NCCR),
Ministry of
Earth Science, GOI
Shri Amit Jain
Managing Director,
IRGSSA
Dr. Mahua Saha
Principal Scientist,
CSIR-
National Institute of
Oceanography
Dr. Jatinder Singh
Deputy Secretary
General PHDCCI
Prof Vivek Kumar
Centre for Rural
Development and
Technology, IIT Delhi
Dr. Kalyan De
Scientist, CSIR
– National Institute
of Oceanography
(NIO Goa)
6:20-6:35 PM
Launch of LowCarbon.Earth 2025
Building on the success of its previous edition, the 5th LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator—jointly run by UNEP and the Massive Earth Foundation—will be launched at ClimateNXT. In 2024, the program drew 500+ applications, with 34 finalists pitching to 50+ investors. The 2025 edition will continue to scale climate-tech innovation and investment across Asia Pacific.
Mr. Mushtaq Memon
Regional Coordinator,
Chemicals and Pollution Action
Subprogramme, UNEP
Ms. Kaye Patdu
Associate Programme
Officer, UNEP
Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa
Propharm Japan Co., Ltd,
Tokyo Japan
6:35-7:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Mr. Shirish Paliwal
DDG,
NPC
Mr. Shailesh Vickram Singh
Founder and Director,
Massive Earth Foundation
7:00 PM Onwards
Networking Dinner and Cocktails
More details
The attached Concept Note provides comprehensive details about our participation in the World Environment Day Summit organized by the Massive Foundation. This document outlines our presentation topics, sustainability initiatives, and collaborative opportunities available during this global environmental conference. Download the PDF to learn about our planned activities, key speakers, networking sessions, and how you can contribute to meaningful environmental action through this important event. Join us as we connect with like-minded organizations and individuals committed to creating sustainable solutions for our planet’s future.
