A flagship recognition platform inside India Climate Conclave 2025, celebrating those who are turning climate commitments into measurable action – from boardrooms and labs to grassroots communities and farms.
Nominations are open for organisations, institutions, innovators and community champions who embody the spirit of Dialogue, Data & Dharma in climate action.
The Climate Torchbearers Awards 2025 are the official recognition platform of India Climate Conclave 2025 – designed to spotlight organisations and individuals turning India's climate vision into tangible, trackable outcomes. The awards sit alongside the high-level dialogues, policy panels and the Digital Forest Pledge at ICC25.
Every shortlisted nominee contributes to the larger climate narrative of India – feeding into the NetZero Climate Commitment Index, the Climate Action Findings Paper and future policy momentum sessions.
Awards highlight leaders shaping climate conversations – across boardrooms, communities, campuses and policy platforms.
Recognition is grounded in measurable outcomes – emissions reduced, communities impacted, innovations scaled and systems transformed.
Celebrating those who blend ancient ecological wisdom with modern innovation, honouring India's civilisational responsibility towards nature.
For startups, innovators, labs and solution providers creating breakthrough climate-tech or models.
For ministries, government bodies, regulators or institutions shaping impactful climate policy.
For companies leading decarbonisation across their operations and value chains.
For NGOs, CBOs and collectives driving grassroots climate action and justice.
For young individuals or youth-led groups championing climate action.
For financial institutions and platforms enabling climate-positive capital flows.
For organisations scaling clean energy generation, integration or access.
For initiatives transforming agriculture and land use towards climate-smart practices.
For Public Sector Undertakings demonstrating structured Net Zero leadership.
For companies whose CSR investments are driving meaningful climate outcomes.
For universities, think tanks and research groups shaping climate knowledge.
For storytellers, media, campaigns and platforms inspiring mass climate awareness.
🔁 Multiple nominations are allowed. Eligible entities may submit entries in one or more categories, as long as each nomination clearly focuses on a specific initiative or body of work.
Quantified reduction in emissions, resource use, pollution or climate risks; number of people or ecosystems positively impacted, with supporting data where possible.
Novelty of approach, use of technology or models; ease of replication or adaptation across regions, sectors or communities.
Stakeholder engagement, inclusive processes, internal governance and accountability mechanisms driving long-term climate stewardship.
Strength of narrative, evidence infrastructure and cultural/ethical integration reflecting India’s climate leadership journey.
Exact dates will be announced on the ICC25 official channels. The flow below illustrates the journey from nomination to recognition.
Launch of online awards portal and communication through ICC25 partners and networks.
Eligibility checks, initial scoring and preparation of the shortlist for each category.
Detailed jury evaluation and final selection of winners.
On-ground felicitation at ICC25, NDMC Convention Hall, New Delhi, during the evening plenary.