Devendra Fadnavis Flags Off First-Ever Mumbai Climate Week in Grand Style

Mumbai marked a significant milestone as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the first Mumbai Climate Week at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra. The three-day global gathering aims to shift climate conversations toward practical and actionable solutions. Organized by Project Mumbai in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and supported by the BMC, the conclave brings together global, national, and local experts. The focus remains firmly on sustainable strategies for the Global South, urban resilience, renewable energy, and inclusive climate transition pathways.

Mumbai Climate Week – Event Overview & Objectives

The inaugural edition sets the tone for future climate engagement:

• Duration: Three-day conclave (concluding 19 Feb 2026)
• Organizer: Project Mumbai
• Partners: Government of Maharashtra, BMC
• Core Theme: Actionable climate solutions
• Special Focus: Challenges of the Global South

The event combines policy dialogue with community-driven and campus-based activities across Mumbai.

Prahlad Joshi Announces Solar Push Under PM Kusum

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi made a key announcement,

• 1 lakh additional solar pumps for Maharashtra
• Implemented under the PM Kusum Scheme
• Strengthening agricultural energy security
• Joshi emphasized India’s progress in decoupling economic growth from emissions, stating that India’s emissions intensity has declined over the past decade.

Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra’s Climate Strategy

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted pressing concerns,

• Rising heatwaves
• Increasing unseasonal rainfall
• Need for governance-driven climate responses

He reiterated India’s commitment to balancing economic expansion with climate responsibility, pointing to rapid renewable energy growth.

Dignitaries & Citywide Participation At Mumbai Climate Week

The inauguration witnessed participation from,

• Prahlad Joshi
• Pankaja Munde
• Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde
• MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee

Events extend beyond the convention centre into community and cultural spaces.

Question

Q. Mumbai Climate Week 2026 was inaugurated by,

A) Prahlad Joshi
B) Devendra Fadnavis
C) Ritu Tawde
D) Pankaja Munde