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India Climate Collaborative

Key takeaways • The second convening of the India Climate Collaborative took place on August 29, 2018 in Mumbai. Building on previous momentum (a

Funder’s Table meeting in USA in October 2017 and the first convening of the ICC in March 2018), more than 25 participating organizations, mainly Indian philanthropies, came together to discuss and co-develop the vision, role and mandate of the ICC in the broader climate eco-system in India.

• Anant Padmanabhan of the Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives (APPI) kicked-off the day-long workshop, along with a keynote video message from Rohini Nilekani (Nilekani Philanthropies). The morning session presented grounding data and analysis on the effects of climate change in India and drew clear implications for philanthropies and their portfolios. Participants also heard from philanthropies at different stages in their climate journeys on how they were engaging with climate issues. In the afternoon, participants engaged in interactive exercises and discussions on the role and ambitions of the ICC. Key discussion areas included potential needs from and contributions to the ICC, ideas for collaboration, and a high-level vision and mission for the ICC.

• Some important takeaways included:

– a greater shared understanding of the link between climate change and the work that philanthropies do (including the potential for philanthropies to engage in direct mitigation activities);

– broad agreement on the need for Indian philanthropies to work more directly on climate change issues, and the need for the ICC to support such engagement;

– the need for a “united, not uniform” approach that focuses on deep collaboration among philanthropies, but is flexible to accommodate their different entry-points and diverse perspectives and focus areas;

– and, an initial set of asks including funding, research, technical expertise, advocacy and awareness-building.

• At the end of the workshop, participants overwhelmingly signed a pledge to continue engaging with the ICC process, with the ultimate aim of setting up an organization to drive and support climate-related activities of Indian philanthropies. Participants committed to attending future meetings, nominating a long-term point-of-contact within their organisations, sharing relevant data and networks, and engaging other potential members, among other things. In addition, promisingly, several philanthropies indicated interest in engaging more deeply with the ICC design process, including providing necessary resources and dedicated time. Participants also agreed to re-group for the third convening in three months time, at which point specific details on membership and services would be tabled and discussed.

• The following deck includes the presentation on climate change effects in India and its relevance to philanthropies, as well as key outputs from discussions and interactive exercises. We ask participants to refrain from sharing the contents of this deck any further, at this stage.

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Contents

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1. Climate change in India and its relevance to philanthropy

2. Workshop outputs

3. Annex

What is Climate Change?

Sources: (1) United Nations, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1992; (2) Dalberg secondary research 4

A change in global or regional climate patterns, in particular, a change apparent from the mid-to-late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels for human activity.

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Climate change has been linked to macro events, such as the Kerala floods…

… and also to systemic changes that impact the lives and livelihoods of millions over the longer term

Lower access to safe drinking water due to a fall in water tables and contamination resulting from long dry-spells and saline ingress

Incomes will fall by 15% and indebtedness will increase due to crop failure resulting from variations in rainfall and temperature

Increased school dropout rate of children, especially girls, due to lower disposable incomes as a consequence of crop failure

10% increase in the probability of contracting diarrheal infections resulting from the consumption of contaminated ground water

35% increase in the incidence of child malnutrition, resulting from a fall in the nutritive value of crops and higher foods prices

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India is highly vulnerable to climate change.

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India is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change

Notes: (1) Coverage from climate risks: Ability of a country to protect itself against its own exposure to the effects of climate change, accounting for differing social and economic ramifications; (2) Potential to respond to climate risks: Ability of a country to adapt and overcome transition risks and institutional barriers, especially relating to decarbonization, as it attempts to respond to climate changeSources: (1) HSBC Report, Fragile Planet, 2018

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Our vulnerability is driven by three critical risk factors

Sources: (1) INCCA, Climate Change and India: A 4x4 Assessment, 2014; (2) Ministry of Finance, Economic Survey Chapter 6, 20189

Long coastlineHigh agricultural dependence

Climate Change Vulnerability

High fossil-fuel dependence

“As I have said in the past, no country in the world is as vulnerable, on so many dimensions, to climate change as India. Whether it is our long coastline of 7,000 kms, our Himalayas with their vast glaciers, or our almost 70 million hectares of forest – we are exposed to climate change on multiple fronts.”

Jairam RameshEx-Minister of State for Environment and Forests

“Given that a sizeable population under poverty live in areas prone to climatic shifts and in occupations that are highly climate-sensitive, future climate change could have significant implications for living standards.”

Economic Survey of India 2017-18

Climate change’s negative impacts on agriculture will be amplified due to our high economic dependence on the sector

Notes: (1) Top 20 percentiles of the district specific temperature distribution; (2) Bottom 20 percentiles of the district specific rainfall distribution; (3) The impacts have been estimated for the Kharif seasonSources: (1) Ministry of Finance, Economic Survey Chapter 6, 2018; (2) World Bank, Turn Down the Heat – Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided, 2012; (3) International Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

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Agriculture is severely exposed to climate shocks

On average, climate change will have a 5-9% impact on agriculture each year, translating to a 1-1.5% annual loss in GDP.

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These effects will be amplified given our continued dependence on the sector

Rising sea levels will endanger India’s coastal settlements, driving substantial socio-economic loss

Notes: (1) Coastal cities represented on the map of India are those with a population over 100,000Sources: (1) Climate Central, Mapping Choices: Carbon, Climate, and Rising Seas, 2015; (2) The National Institute of Oceanography, Climate Change Impacts on Sea Level in India, 2017; (3) World Bank, Turn Down the Heat – Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided, 2012

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... which could lead to devastating long-term human consequences

India’s coastline, which houses some of our most populous economic hubs, …

Flooding>> Submergence of coastal and riverine settlements

Mumbai

Saline Ingress>> Lack of access to potable water

Erosion>> Receding coast-line and reduced structural integrity of infrastructure

Mumbai ranks as the 5th most vulnerablecity in the world for overall cost of damage

from sea level rise - it faces USD 6.4 B losses annually by 2050, even with

upgraded protection.

… is at risk from rising sea levels …

India’s fossil-fuel legacy will pose barriers to its response

Notes: (1) Fossil fuel consists of coal, gas, and oil; (2) Calculation based on a renewable energy target of 175 GW, given existing capacity of 69 GW – of the balance 106 GW over 98% is in wind and solar; (3) Calculations based on the following assumptions: i) Solar Tariff = INR 2.72/kWh, ii) Wind Tariff = INR 2.87/kWh, iii) Life of solar panel/wind turbine = 25 years, iv) Capacity efficiency = 25% and v) USD 1 = INR 70.02Sources: (1) BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2018 (2) Bloomberg New Energy Finance (3) Ministry of Power, Executive Summary: Power Sector, 2015-2018; (4) The Economist, The black hole of coal: India shows how hard it is to move beyond fossil fuels, 2018; (5) Mercom India, Tariffs for Wind and Solar, 2018; (6) Govt. of India, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

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… the legacy of which, will pose barriers to India’s clean energy transition

High upfront investment

• Large capital outlay for renewable energy infrastructure –~USD 225 B2,3 to meet renewables target of 175 GW by 2022

Technical knowledge and capacity mismatch

• Mismatch between the skills of the existing energy sector labour pool and new energy technologies and systems

Regulatory inertia

• Existing fossil friendly policies (e.g. diesel subsidies) will be hard to repeal

Lack of institutional will

• Vested fossil-fuel interest of incumbent decision makers

India’s energy sector accounts for 71% of the country’s total GHG emissions, making energy the most important lever for mitigating

against climate change

India is still reliant on fossil fuels1 as its primary source of energy…

Although 65% of net capacity addition in 2017 was renewable energy, India’s high fossil fuel base will keep it locked in an high emissions cycle in the near term

Demand-supply mismatch

• India’s rising energy demand is unlikely to be met through renewables, especially in the short-term

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We are already facing the effects of climate change in India.

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Across the board, temperatures are rising markedly

Sources: (1) Ministry of Finance, Economic Survey Chapter 6, 2018; (2) Indian Meteorological Department press release, 201714

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India’s five warmest years, since 1901, have been recorded in the last 15 years.

India recorded its hottest day ever on May 20th , 2016 when temperatures in Phalodi, Rajasthan reached a peak of 51°C.

India’s annual average temperature is on the rise

Average annual temperature in India over time °C (1970-2015)

In parallel, rainfall is both declining and becoming increasingly volatile

Notes: (1) Dry days are defined as ‘days with rainfall less than 0.1mm per day); (2) Wet days are defined as ‘days with rainfall greater than 80mm per day’Sources: (1) Ministry of Finance, Economic Survey Chapter 6, 2018

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And, extreme weather events are becoming more common…

Notes: (1) Data for January 2015-April 2018 has been extrapolated to show indicative values up till December 2024. The annual CAGR for 2005-2014 is used to extrapolate the data.Sources: (1) EM-DAT database; (2) Dalberg Analysis

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…resulting in widespread human and economic loss

Notes: (1) *Figures on loss of lives and economic loss resulting from the Kerala floods are based on current estimates and will likely be greater in magnitude as time progressesSources: (1) Government of India, Civil Performance, 2006; (2) National Disaster Management Authority, Disaster Data and Statistics; (3) Government of Andhra Pradesh, Vulnerability of the State; (4) World Bank, Rapidly Assessing Flood Damage in Uttarakhand, India, 2014 (5) United Nations ESCAP, Disasters in Asia and the Pacific, 2015

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India’s initial response has been positive, but significant challenges remain.

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India is transitioning to be a leading global voice on climate issues

Sources: (1) The Telegraph, India snubs West on Climate Change, 2007; (2) The Quint, India’s Journey in Global Climate Diplomacy, 2018; (3) The Indian Express, PM Modi’s speech at plenary session of WEF in Davos, 2018; (4) Thaker and Leiserowitz, Shifting discourses of climate change in India, 2013

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India’s Position

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Climate Resilience Essential to Growth(2009-2014)

Climate change: Threat & Opportunity(2015-Present)

We did not create the ‘carbon stock’ problem; the responsibility to act is on developed countries, whose fault it is.

We will be greatly impacted by climate change; we need to be a ‘deal maker’ and not

a ‘deal breaker.’

We are an active part of the solution to climate change and will provide global

leadership in areas like renewable energy

“The goals of addressing climate change cannot supersede our goals of maintaining our current rates of GDP growth and poverty alleviation programs as was agreed by everyone at Kyoto”

Prodipto GhoshFormer Secretary, MoEF

“The time had come for India to be… less defensive and more proactive, less obstructionist and more constructive… in its discussions and negotiations [on climate change].”

Jairam RameshFormer Minister of State, MoEF

“Our development process will be in line with… environmental safeguards. We are not only aware of our responsibilities towards climate change; we are willing to lead in mitigating its effects."

Narendra ModiPrime Minister

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Our global commitments are also reflected in domestic policy

Notes: (1) Increasing forest tree cover includes afforestation and conservation as well as agroforestry; (2) Includes increasing forest tree coverSources: (1) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, 2015; (2) World Resources Institute, What is an INDC

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Climate actions countries intend to take under the new

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Adaptation

Mitigation

Implementing clean and energy efficient systems

Developing climate resistant

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Promoting sustainable agriculture

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Protecting coastal regions and islands

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Promote sustainable living based on conservation and moderation

Reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 33 to 35% from 2005 level

Achieve 40% installed electric capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy

Enhance investments in development sectors to better adapt

Build capacities for diffusion of technology and collaborative R&D

Mobilize domestic and new additional funds

Strategies Goals and targets

Create additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 B tones of CO2e

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Promoting waste to wealth conversion

Managing health impacts

Preserving bio-diversity and ecosystem2

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And, the ecosystem of climate actors, initiatives is gaining critical mass

Notes: (1) This a non-exhaustive representation of the actors and associated initiativesSources: (1) Government of India, National Action Plan on Climate Change; (2) TERI, World Sustainable Development Summit; (3) WWF, Small Grants Innovation Program; (4) RE100, India; (5) MacArthur Foundation, India; (6) MacArthur Foundation, Grantees; (7) Dalberg secondary research

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• Fund large-scale renewable energy projects

• Reforestation programs

• National and state level action plans on climate change

• Green/climate bonds

• Adoption of renewable energy targets

• Ratification of international climate treaties

• Watershed management programs for drought resilience

• Afforestation initiatives

• Capacity building in organic agriculture for climate adaptation

• Platform to assess and measure GHG emissions

• Climate sustainability awards

• Climate research grants

• Public platforms for climate change knowledge transfers

• Climate change research and impact modelling

• Climate change awareness generation programs

• Climate innovation grants

• Climate policy and advocacy

• Capacity building for renewable energy programs

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• Industry collaboration to use 100% renewable energy (RE100)

• Solar energy capacity development

• Electric vehicle

• Coalition for carbon pricing mechanisms

• Reforestation programs

However, critical, inter-connected gaps remain

Sources: (1) Dubash and Joseph, Evolution of Institutions for Climate Policy in India, 2016; (2) Expert interviews22

Inadequate research and data gaps

Low technical capacity

Insufficient and misdirected funding

Under-developed policy infrastructure

Low institutional capability

Weak societal awareness and sanction

Gaps in India’s Climate Change Response

Given the inter-connected nature of these challenges, collaboration across both sectors and functions will be critical to developing a holistic climate change response.

There is a need and a growing opportunity for philanthropies to fill these gaps.

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Climate change materially interacts and affects nearly all philanthropic sectors and outcomes – some in clear and direct ways…

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Sector SDG mapping

Changing rainfall patterns, soil leaching and run-off and changing CO2 levels:

• Loss of tree cover• Degradation of natural ecosystems• Biodiversity changes

Afforestation and increased tree cover:

• Increased carbon sinks• Reduced atmospheric CO2

• Protection against extreme weather events – e.g. floods

Exposure to high heat and rainfall:

• Compromised energy infrastructure• Lack of access to electricity

Generation of electricity from renewable sources, such as solar:

• Reductions in GHG emissions• Improved health outcomes (clean cook-

stoves)

Reductions in rainfall, skewed spatial distribution and atmospheric pollutants:

• Lower water tables• Lack of access to water• Reduced water quality

Forestry & Land-use

Energy

Water

Notes: (1) The above descriptions re not representative of the effects of extreme weather events, caused by climate change, since these will have an impact across all sectors; (2) The information provided under ‘positive Impacts on climate change’ only details linkages for those sector with an established positive impact on climate mitigation

Adverse effect of climate change Positive impact on climate change

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Agriculture Exposure to extreme temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and soil degradation:

• Lower yields• Reduced nutritive value• Reduced farm incomes

Sustainable agricultural practices, such as polyculture and organic farming:

• Reduced deforestation• Reduced agricultural GHG emissions

…and others through secondary, indirect linkages

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Health & Nutrition

Rise in temperatures:

• Expansions in vector ecology - higher incidence of malaria

• Increased incidence of heat stroke

Climate linked health issues and reductions in agrarian incomes:

• Reduced school attendance• Reduced learning outcomes

Education on the causes and impacts of climate change:

• Emissions-free consumption • Increased awareness of and ability to deal

with climate stresses

Reduced productive capacity of ecosystems (e.g. forests, fisheries, etc.):

• Reduced livelihood opportunities and incomes of dependent communities

Overall the effects of climate change tend to affect women disproportionately:

• Reduced attendance in schools• Reduced workforce participation• Increased health inequities

Increased equality and education of women:

• Reduced population and overall consumption – i.e. lower emissions

Education

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Gender

Notes: (1) The above descriptions re not representative of the effects of extreme weather events, caused by climate change, since these will have an impact across all sectors; (2) The information provided under ‘positive Impacts on climate change’ only details linkages for those sector with an established positive impact on climate mitigation

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Sector SDG mapping Adverse effect of climate change Positive impact on climate change

The effects of climate change on one sector will often drive adverse spillovers in other sectors

Climate Change

Crop Failure

Declining and Volatile Rainfall

Rising Temperatures

Food Insecurity and Malnutrition

Greenhouse Effect

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Deforestation –Increased Agricultural

Land-use

Falling Groundwater Tables

Lack of Access to Quality Water

Excessive Groundwater Pumping

Reduced carbon sinks and increased GHG emissions from

mechanized agricultural processes

Expansions in Vector Ecology

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There is strong imperative for a decisive and collective climate change response from philanthropies; collaboration across sectors will be key

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The nature of philanthropic capital is well-suited to tackling climate change issues

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Climate action funding needs…

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… to take on risk / deal with uncertainty

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… to target those that are most affected

Why?

Climate change will have a disproportionate impact on poor populations, who are both more exposed to climatic changes and also have less resources to deal with the adverse effects

Types of Capital

Philanthropic Public Private

Climate change is a long-term phenomenon, the effects of which will continue to be felt across multiple generations

Climate change is an ever-evolving phenomenon, the future effects of which are currently uncertain; this will require capital to be deployed for innovations in climate solutions

Climate change is a problem which is unfolding on a global scale and will require vast amounts of funding to mitigate and adapt against

Poor populations Voters1 Shareholders

Long-term 5-year election cycle

Quarterly business cycle

Exclusively beneficiary focused

Tax-payer accountability

Shareholder return expectations

Plug gaps in the market

Address market failures

Needs mature markets

However, climate-focused philanthropic funding in India remains low, and concentrated in agriculture and energy & environment sectors

Notes: (1) ‘Climate focused funding’ accounts for funding for all activities allocated in renewable energy and/or efficiency and all activities explicitly targeting climate change mitigation and/or adaptation, renewable energy, climate resilience, etc.Sources: (1) OECD, Private Philanthropy for Development, 2018

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Philanthropies may be actively engaging in climate issues/ outcomes, even if that is not their stated objective. E.g. Watershed management programs create a store of water improving farmers’ irrigation potential during instances of climate linked drought.

% of total philanthropic funding in India(2013-2015)

% of total philanthropic climate - focused funding in India(2013-2015)

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Despite the opportunity, philanthropies face a set of challenges that they require assistance with

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• Largely aware of broad links between climate change and own portfolios

• Some foundations are aware of theunintended impacts of their programs on climate change

• Undercurrents of climate consciousness exist but not much action is being taken to directly address these issues

• Low ability to articulate risk of climate change on current portfolio and assess future potential effects

• Difficult to measure impact of own programs in contributing to climate change

• Lack of technical knowledge connecting climate change action to philanthropic activities

• Absence of curated technologies to inform climate initiatives

• Politics surrounding implementation of climate work on-ground

• No collective climate strategy to establish best practices and programs

“ Being a foundation associated with a

core sector company we realize our work involves acquiring large parts of

land, which impinges on water resources, and harms coastal

ecosystems.”

“ We know that our work is helping

deal with climate change, but we cannot explain exactly how.”

“ The biggest block is expertise.

Expertise in understanding the issue and how we can do things better.”

Awareness Capacity to measure Capacity to act

But, there is no common entry point – philanthropies are at different points in their climate journeys, and support will need to be tailored

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Limited interest, limited engagement

Actively interested

Exploring co-benefits and adjacencies

Estimating risk to the current portfolio

Direct engagement with climate change

• Convey seriousness of the problem

• Make it real to the existing context

• Clarify basics of climate change

• Identify entry points to engage

• Help articulate / quantify impact of existing work

• Help with interventions to amplify impact on climate change

• Help quantify / articulate risk to the current portfolio

• Help with steps to risk-proof the portfolio

• Help quantify impact

• Help with partnerships to maximize impact

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1. Climate change in India and its relevance to philanthropy

2. Workshop outputs

3. Annex

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Participants engaged in exercises and discussions on the future vision of and mandate for the ICC

Needs| We identified needs that the ICC could offer to members to help them on their climate journeys…

Note: (1) An exhaustive list of organisations’ needs is provided in the annex33

Funding Access to long-term financing, primarily grants, for activities across the value chain from portfolio impact assessment to capacity building to program implementation and scale-up.

• Funding to evaluate climate impacts• Grants for sector specific (e.g. clean air)

program implementation and scale up• Catalytic funding to spur climate innovation

Research and knowledge

Access to qualitative and quantitative information on climate adjacencies, learnings, best practices, existing landscape of climate sensitive programs and identification of funding opportunities.

• Platform for information sharing• Research on and evidence of climate

adjacencies of philanthropic portfolios• Best practices and lessons (global/ local)

Partnerships and networks

Access to governments, funders and on-the-ground implementation organisations, as well as collaboration opportunities with sector-specific organisations.

• Collaboration opportunities for start-ups in specific sectors (e.g. agriculture, waste, etc.)

• Platform to connect with climate funders • Partnerships with implementers / NGOs

Awareness and advocacy

Access to educational and informational materials, human resources and platforms to drive increased societal awareness and effective advocacy.

• Generation/ distribution of info materials• Focused point of contact and amplification of

climate voices in India• Build coherent ‘climate co-benefits’ narrative

Technical assistance and expertise

Access to advisory services and technical expertise to understand the climate adjacencies of existing programs, develop climate-sensitive program strategies and identify complementary initiatives.

• Capacity building for grantee organisations• Climate-sensitive project pipeline• Portfolio assessment using a climate lens

Needs Description Examples

Contributions| …and highlighted potential contributions to the ICC

34Note: (1) An exhaustive list of organisations’ contributions is provided in the annex

Funding Provision of funding for sector-specific and allied initiatives, with a focus on program implementation and scale-up

• Funding for scale-up of proven programs• Co-funding of others’ existing programs to

complement own portfolio

Research and knowledge

Access to a repository of climate change information and development links, as well as provision of portfolio information – qualitative and quantitative

• De-mystification of climate science• Internal portfolio/program data for research• Share learnings and best practices

Partnerships and networks

Access to governments, climate experts, alternate funders and implementation organisations

• Engagement with state governments• Access to grassroots NGOs / implementers• Interface with impact investing players

Awareness and advocacy

Access to educational and informational materials, and awareness generation and advocacy platforms/networks

• Educational materials in vernacular languages• Community engagement on climate issues• Advocate to other philanthropies and funders

Technical assistance and expertise

Provision of technical expertise to understand sector specific climate linkages and methods for monitoring climate impacts and climate-proofing portfolios

• Provide evidence based methods for monitoring climate action and impacts

• Advice on climate proofing portfolios

Contributions Description Examples

Operational support Contributions, monetary and non-monetary, to support the operations of the ICC

• Membership fees• Space for ICC convenings• Attendance at ICC meetings

Participating organizations already appear to have significant capacity, resources to service identified needs.

Project ideas| We co-developed ideas on specific projects and initiatives for collaboration

Note: (1) Detailed project ideas / filled out idea templaes provided in the annex.35

Idea Description

Climate guidebook initiative

Climate Fund (w/ thematic focus)

Innovation and incubation platform

Water resource rejuvenation platform

Low emissions, climate resilient agriculture initiative

• A dynamic repository of knowledge to assist development actors, particularly philanthropies, better understand climate change and associated development adjacencies. The ICC will share project experiences, support the prototyping and scaling of solutions, and evaluate the impact of climate change on development work to draw lessons to inform the guidebook.

• An instrument-agnostic fund with a thematic focus within the broad umbrella of climate change. The ICC will work to develop pipelines for this fund, and then assist in the shortlisting of implementation partners that will receive financing. The fund will deploy capital to both validate, as well as scale up innovative ideas, with a longer term view of crowding in capital from non-philanthropic sources of funding.

• A platform for innovation and scale-up of climate solutions. Components includes a data repository, a climate innovation fund, a convening agenda, as well as grand challenges. The ICC will provide advocacy and networking support, and funding and technical expertise for high potential ideas.

• A holistic approach to water conservation and management. Components include a research institution that collects and analyses data, technical expertise to implementers, awareness and behaviour change programs to mobilize a citizens movement, and advocacy to the government. The ICC will provide funding, support innovative pilots, share knowledge, and provide advocacy support.

• A platform to demonstrate and scale climate-resilient eco-agro models, which would ultimately promote a new era of sustainable agriculture. Alongside identifying models and operationalizing them, the ICC will provide training, initiate government partnerships, and mobilize other resources (e.g. water, electricity, etc.) that are crucial for a well-functioning agricultural eco-system.

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Vision and mission| We also developed initial perspectives on the vision and mission of the ICC

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Headline - Vision Quote - Mission

India bucks trends: Marches ahead of the world and shows how climate resilient growth is achieved.

“ICC sparks global imagination on collaborative climate action.”

1 • National interest• Model / best practice for the world• Climate resilient economic growth• Coordinated / collaborative efforts

Day zero is history! “ICC leads coordinated efforts to help Indiathrive despite the worst drought in decades.”

2 • National interest• Climate change resilience• Coordinated / collaborative efforts

India’s climate goals overachieved: India’s emissions fall and are expected to continue to decline.

“ICC supported important efforts of Indian organisations to help decouple development from emissions.”

3 • National interest• Climate change mitigation• Climate resilient economic growth

ICC wins 2028 Nobel Peace and Economics Prizes.

“ICC steers India in achieving climate SDGs ahead of time.”

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ICC wins Nobel Peace Prize for climate action. “Innovation, collaboration and mobilization drives climate impact in India and the world.”

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ce To tackle climate change in India by protecting vulnerable communities, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and establishing India as a leader in the global movement.

The ICC is a collaborative and inclusive platform to foster and support philanthropieson their climate journeys, to innovate and catalyze climate action in India

Pledge| At the end, we came together to align on and commit to a pledge in order to take the momentum of the ICC forward

• Commit to fully participate in ICC meetings, including nominating a dedicated point of contact to attend meetings, and engaging with other participants between meetings.

• Contribute to a productive, ethical, open, trust-based group dynamic.

• Be open to new ideas and potentially adjust grantmaking decisions based on ICC discussions.

• Share the following data with ICC for the portion of portfolios related to climate change (keeping privacy considerations in mind): strategies, portfolio funding, and evaluation results.

• Be open to financially supporting the ICC in the future.

• Attempt to bring in new members to collaborate as part of the ICC.

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INDIA CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE 2018

Contents

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1. Climate change in India and its relevance to philanthropy

2. Workshop outputs

3. Annex

List of participants (1/2)

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No. Organisation Designation Name

1 Ambuja Cement Foundation General Manager - Community Development Programs Chandrakant Kumbhani

2 Asar Social Impact CEO Vinuta Gopal

3 Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives CEO Ananth Padmanabhan

4 Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives Chief Programs Officer Zulfiquar Haider

5 Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives Head – Clean Air Platform Yogesh Ranganath

6 Caring Friends Co-Founder Nimesh Sumati

7 Centre for Policy Research Senior Fellow Navroz Dubash

8 CIFF Executive Director, India Hisham Mundol

9 ClimateWorks Foundation Senior Advisor – Strategy Siddarthan Balasubramania

10 ClimateWorks Foundation Senior Advisor – Funder Collaborations Mary Raftery

11 EdelGive Foundation COO Naghma Mulla

12 EdelGive Foundation Manager – Strategic Partnerships Nicole D’lima

13 Godrej & Boyce – Lawkim Motors Group Executive Director Vijay Crishna

14 Harish and Bina Shah Foundation Director Amira Shah

15 India Philanthropy Initiative Director Sweta Gupta

16 JSW Foundation CEO Biswadip Gupta

17 JSW Foundation Environment Officer Rupa Dawane

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No. Organisation Designation Name

18 MacArthur Foundation Director, India Moutushi Sengupta

19 Naandi Foundation CEO Manoj Kumar

20 Oak Foundation Programme Officer - Environment Sahba Chauhan

21 Piramal Foundation CEO Paresh Parasnis

22 Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Director of Strategy Gautam John

23 Sundaram Climate Institute Joint Managing Director Mridula Ramesh

24 Swades Foundation CEO Mangesh Wange

25 Tata Trusts Head – Sustainability and Special Projects Shloka Nath

26 Tata Trusts Associate – Sustainability and Special Projects Amita Ramachandran

27 Tata Trusts Associate – Sustainability and Special Projects Anuj Gangwal

28 Wildlife Conservation Trust President Anish Andheria

29 World Resources Institute Strategy Head - Forest and Landscape Restoration Rohini Chaturvedi

Workshop agenda

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Time Activity

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Introductory comments and Re-cap of the ICC process

10:00 – 10: 30 a.m. Ice-breaker exercise

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Presentation: Climate change in India and its relevance to philanthropy

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Discussion and Q&A: Climate journeys of philanthropies

12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Discussion and participatory exercises: India Climate Collaborative

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Next steps and wrap-up