The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will host the 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum in New Delhi on September 1, 2026. India’s Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Germany’s Federal Minister for Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety will jointly lead the event. The forum aims to deepen environmental and climate policy cooperation between the two nations.
What the Forum Will Cover
The event is themed “Together For More Resilience” and will bring together policymakers, business leaders, research institutions and civil society organisations from both countries. It is being organised by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in partnership with Germany’s Federal Ministry for Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, along with the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business and Indian industry associations.
The forum will have dedicated sessions on four key areas:
- Low-carbon industries and sustainable manufacturing
- Biodiversity conservation in wetlands, mountains and forests
- Resource efficiency and circular economy models for business
- Sustainable finance, green skills training and mobilising investment
This is the highest-level bilateral environmental forum between India and Germany, a tradition that began in 2008. Prior to the main event, three Joint Working Groups focused on climate change, biodiversity and circular economy held meetings during the year to review progress and identify areas where both nations can work together.
What This Means for You
If you work in environmental policy, green technology or sustainable business, this forum represents a significant opportunity for India-Germany collaboration. The discussions and partnerships forged here could shape climate and environmental initiatives affecting both countries. For students and professionals in sectors like renewable energy, conservation and circular economy, the outcomes may influence job creation and investment flows in these growing fields.