Telangana climate conclave to be special feature of global summit

The Telangana Climate Conclave, a key feature of the upcoming Invest Telangana Global Summit slated for 2026, will convene on December 8, the second day of the global event. Approximately 200 scientists, field experts, and farmers are expected to participate in discussions spanning agriculture, animal husbandry, water security, biodiversity, waste-to-wealth conversion, and other pertinent topics.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the need for focused dialogue on climate change and the challenges posed by El Nino. The summit aims to develop both short-term and long-term strategies to address climate-change-related issues and devise action plans to manage environmental changes.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy reviewed the summit's preparations with senior officials and proposed several measures to ensure a smooth event. These include appointing liaison officers for each participant, streamlining registration and pass issuance at the airport, providing participants with advance information about the summit, and ensuring their comfort throughout the event. Additional security measures, such as appointing security personnel and organizing elaborate arrangements, were also recommended.

The Telangana government aims to attract investments from interested companies, with special attention given to sectors like modern technology, innovations, and job opportunities. This includes setting up additional exhibition halls and prioritizing programmes related to these aspects. A special pavilion will be dedicated to animation, visual effects, gaming, and startups, while the Telangana Innovation Challenge will showcase technological solutions in agriculture, health, land protection, and basic amenities. The challenge applications are open until November 20.

The summit will also focus on the tourism sector and showcase the state government's initiatives in education, research, and skill development, modeled after the "Education to Harvard" model.