Mumbai Climate Week (MCW) is an initiative led by “Project Mumbai”, a non-profit organization (NGO). It is a massive collaborative effort in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Climate Group, organizers of New York Climate Week.
The campaign connects diverse stakeholders: policy makers, CEOs and climate scientists will gather in the “Hub”. Students, grassroots innovators, NGOs and local citizens will participate through “spokes”. Key partners include UNICEF’s “You Wow” – for youth engagement, WRI India – for urban resilience and National Stock Exchange (NSE) – for innovation and startup support.

What to do: India’s first citizen-led climate movement

MCW is not just a conference but a city-level platform. Its aim is to bring climate action to ordinary citizens. The initiative moves away from high-level diplomacy to focus on grassroots and practical solutions for the Global South. The program is based on three main themes:

• Urban Resilience – dealing with heatwaves, floods and infrastructure

• Energy transition – expanding clean energy and green jobs.

• Food systems – promoting sustainable agriculture and nutritional security

Where: Hub and spoke site

The program is based on a two-tier geographical structure in Mumbai

• Hub: Jio World Convention Center where leadership panels, policy discussions and international delegates will gather.

• Spokes: Activities across the city such as film screenings at the National Gallery of Modern Art, college campuses and local areas

There will be hackathons and community workshops.

When will the event take place: 17–19 February 2026

The main event will run over three days in February 2026, but is designed as an ongoing movement. Working groups are already active for preparation. College road-shows are underway and the implementation framework will be implemented even after the programme.

Why: Bridging the gap between policy and the public

Traditional climate initiatives are often limited to corporate boardrooms, while ordinary citizens are most impacted by climate change. MCW aims to change the perception that the Global South is only “wornable”. Instead, it positions India as a global leader in climate innovation. The aim is to ensure that climate solutions are inclusive, accessible and linked to the real-life experiences of Mumbai’s citizens. s citizens.

How to: Transform ideas into implementation

The movement will achieve its goals through a structured path of action

1, Hub and Spoke Model: Which connects even those who cannot attend a formal conference.

2, Innovation Challenges (with NSE): “Speed ​​Seeding Forum” to identify, mentor and connect high-impact startups and researchers with investors.

3, Youth and Gender Inclusion: Student Engagement through Gamified Learning and the Climate Leadership Fellowship for Women.

4, Representation of all segments – spanning solutions across business, NGO, government policy and behavior change categories to ensure 360-degree impact.