We are entering a decisive decade for climate action. With seven of the nine planetary boundaries already crossed, incremental action is no longer enough.

The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 brings together policymakers, funders, practitioners, and community leaders to reimagine how carbon markets, nature-based solutions, and ecosystem services can work for people and the planet—especially smallholder growers in the Global South.

Wednesday & Thursday, March 11–12, 2026

The Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026 Will Feature

Real Collaboration Across Sectors

Engage with policymakers, funders, NGOs, researchers, grassroots leaders, and market actors—all in one room. These sessions focus on aligning efforts across land, forest, and water-based carbon systems, moving from fragmented initiatives to coordinated action.

Learning, Co-Creation, and Shared Leadership

Sessions are designed for participation, not passive listening. Mission-aligned stakeholders can co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute their insights—alongside the launch of key resources that will influence the future of ecosystem markets.

The Conclave advances practical conversations on nature-based solutions, agroecological transitions, and food system transformation—positioning India as a leader in community-centred carbon markets and its journey toward Net Zero.

Shaping India’s Role in the Global Carbon Transition

Agenda

Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.

• Decode the real state of India’s Net Zero journey — beyond promises and headlines

• Launch of the Carbon Markets Landscape Study — the most comprehensive snapshot of India’s carbon ecosystem

• Unveil C-GEM’s Transparency Platform to strengthen trust, accountability, and market credibility

• Align policymakers, investors, NGOs, and market leaders on high-integrity carbon standards

• Set a new benchmark for fair, community-centred carbon markets

Cutting through hype. Setting the rules. Raising integrity.

• Deep dive into the Three Carbon Pillars — Brown, Green, and Blue Carbon

• Explore real, field-ready solutions for land, forest, and water-based carbon pathways

• Launch of the Community Carbon Guidebooks — practical playbooks for farmer-led climate action

• Learn how to design agroecological carbon projects that benefit farmers and communities

• Connect carbon finance to livelihoods, resilience, and regenerative agriculture

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Bharat Carbon Conclave 2026?

The Bharat Carbon Conclave is an agenda-setting convening designed to move beyond conventional conference models to reimagine carbon markets for just, scalable, and community-rooted climate action.

Who is the host organisation?

The event is hosted by the Centre for Grower-centric Eco-value Mechanisms (C-GEM), a global initiative dedicated to the equitable participation of smallholders in carbon markets.

Will there be a digital/hybrid option?

The Conclave is conceived as an in-person convening, with the possibility of limited virtual access to select sessions under consideration.

Can my organisation collaborate on the agenda?

Yes. C-GEM invites mission-aligned stakeholders to co-host panels, shape thematic tracks, and contribute intellectual leadership to the narrative on community-centred solutions.

Will the sessions be available in local languages?

While the primary language of the Conclave is English, several sessions will be conducted in a mix of English and Hindi to ensure inclusive and effective participation.

Is there a registration fee for the Conclave?

No, the Bharat Carbon Conclave is a free-to-attend event. Since seating is limited, Please fill out the "Mark my Interest" form on our homepage. Successful applicants will receive a formal confirmation email within 7-10 working days.