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CLIMATE SUMMIT 2.0

OFFICIAL THEME

“Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”

Guided by the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, the summit moves beyond traditional mitigation approaches to explore how ecosystems can inform climate action. It aims to draw on nature’s intelligence to shape a future in which human activity and planetary health can thrive together.

Submission Guidelines
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19th December 2026 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Venue India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Summit Date 19th December 2026
Abstract Deadline 30th August 2026

About the Summit

As the world grapples with escalating climate crises, the solutions we seek are often hidden in plain sight—within the natural world that surrounds us. Delhi Chapter of ISHRAE’s flagship event Climate Summit 2.0, to be hosted at the iconic venue India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, invites researchers, innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore the nexus of biomimicry, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

Guided by the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, the summit moves beyond traditional mitigation approaches to explore how ecosystems can inform climate action. It aims to draw on nature’s intelligence to shape a future in which human activity and planetary health can thrive together.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions of original research, case studies, policy reviews, and technological innovations that explore how nature-inspired solutions can address climate change.

Submissions should align with the following sub-themes:

Call for Papers — Sub-themes

Biomimicry & Ecosystem Engineering

  • Nature-inspired architecture for urban cooling and energy efficiency.
  • Materials science: Biodegradable polymers and self-healing materials.
  • Ecosystem restoration techniques mimicking natural succession.
  • Bio-inspired robotics for environmental monitoring.

Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation

  • Coastal defence through mangrove and coral reef restoration.
  • Urban forestry and green infrastructure for flood mitigation.
  • Regenerative agriculture and soil carbon sequestration.
  • Water conservation strategies derived from natural hydrological cycles.

Circular Economy & Bioeconomy

  • Waste-to-energy models inspired by natural decomposition cycles.
  • Industrial symbiosis: Replicating natural food webs in manufacturing.
  • Biotechnology for carbon capture and conversion.
  • Sustainable supply chains modelled on natural logistics.

The Future of Energy & Mobility

  • Solar and wind innovations inspired by natural forms (e.g., leaf structures, whale fins).
  • Green hydrogen production through artificial photosynthesis.
  • Sustainable urban mobility modelled on swarm intelligence.

Climate Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Climate scenario analysis and predictive modelling
  • Digital twins for climate risk simulation
  • AI, machine learning, and big data for climate risk assessment
  • Climate risks to energy infrastructure
  • Nature-based solutions in urban adaptation

Submission Guidelines

Format

Full papers or extended abstracts (500–800 words) in PDF / Word (.docx) format.

Style

Arial, 12pt, double-spaced typography formatting.

Language

English (UK / US spelling standards accepted).

Deadline for Submissions of abstract/full paper

30th August 2026

Notification of Acceptance

30th September 2026

Submission of final paper

31st Oct 2026 (after peer review and required amendment)

Why Submit Your Research?

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers will be published in the summit’s official proceedings (with ISBN) and Climate Journal.

Networking

Connect with global climate leaders, industry experts, and funding agencies.

Showcase

Present your work to a high-impact audience at a premier venue in the heart of New Delhi.

Awards

Best paper awards will be given in each track, recognizing excellence in climate innovation.

Important Dates

OPENS
Abstract Submission Opens
1st Aug 2026
DEADLINE
Abstract Submission Closes
30th Aug 2026
SUMMIT DAY
Climate Summit Date
19th Dec 2026

Contact Information

For queries regarding submissions, logistics, or partnerships, please contact the Secretariat:

Phone / Helpline

Venue

India Habitat Centre

Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003, India

Centrally located near India’s governmental and cultural hubs, IHC offers a world-class setting for dialogue and discovery.

Submission Portal

Please submit your papers via the official summit website:

www.climatesummit.co.in

Let us look to nature not as a resource to be used, but as a blueprint to be learned from.