The Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2) is set to bring together key climate tech enablers to accelerate innovation in India and the Global South. Organized by the Climate Collective Foundation, the exclusive event will take place on March 20-21, 2025, at the Sheraton, Saket, New Delhi, gathering over 200 influential leaders from investment firms, development institutions, corporations, government agencies, and foundations.

With over 60% of the world’s population residing in the Global South—where climate disasters are increasingly severe—the region has the potential to lead the next phase of climate innovation. However, challenges such as fragmented networks, limited capital access, and policy constraints hinder progress. MC2 aims to tackle these issues through strategic collaboration and stakeholder engagement, fostering a robust climate tech startup ecosystem.

Unlike traditional conferences focused solely on dialogue, MC2 is designed to deliver tangible results. The event will focus on two key action-oriented outcomes:

1. Strengthening the climate tech startup ecosystem and collaboration between key stakeholders.
2. Enhancing South-South cooperation to improve access to knowledge, funding, and networks.

The Global South is excelling in locally led climate adaptation solutions, but it’s time to scale up. Developing countries too, on the frontlines of climate impacts, urgently need to amplify their adaptation efforts, said Pratap Raju, Founding Partner, Climate Collective. “Through MC2, we are bringing together key stakeholders to align strategies, unlock funding, and accelerate climate solutions. Together, this initiative unlocks vital capital and technical assistance for climate adaptation initiatives.” He added.

Through closed-door roundtables, expert panels, and interactive workshops, MC2 will foster partnerships, generate policy recommendations, and unlock new investment strategies tailored to emerging markets.

The conference will host a series of high-impact panels, addressing critical areas of climate innovation, including Deep Climate Tech in India, Innovative Technologies for Adaptation & Resilience (A&R), The Role of Startups in Grid Transformation, AI & Climate Tech Innovations. 

Despite the rapid growth of climate finance, a significant gap remains in the Global South. According to the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), only 19% of global climate finance reaches developing nations, leaving nearly 70% of potential climate tech funding untapped.

“Reaching net zero on time is impossible without strong support for climate tech startups,” says Nalin Agarwal, Founding Partner, Climate Collective. “We need better coordination among investors, accelerators, policymakers, and industry to scale innovation across the Global South. That’s why we’re launching the Mosambi Climate Conference—to catalyze collaboration, unlock resources, and help build transformative solutions for a resilient, sustainable future.”

MC2 seeks to bridge this gap by fostering direct interactions between startups, investors, and policymakers.

The initiative is driven by the support of partners who share a commitment to advancing climate innovation in the Global South. Among them are session partners such as the Waterfield Foundation, renowned for its expertise in strategic advisory for sustainable investments, and Third Derivative (D3), a global climate innovation accelerator co-founded by RMI and New Energy Nexus, dedicated to identifying and scaling transformative climate technologies.

With ObserveNow Media coming on board as the B2B Media Partner, the initiative gains a powerful voice in amplifying crucial conversations, fostering thought leadership, and driving awareness around sustainable innovation.

Furthermore, MC2 benefits from the insights of its knowledge partners—the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). GEAPP focuses on accelerating the clean energy transition while tackling energy poverty, whereas EDF applies science, economics, and legal expertise to drive environmental solutions that safeguard both people and the planet. Through these strategic collaborations, MC2 continues to serve as a catalyst for actionable solutions and meaningful change.