Hyderabad: Seeking to make the climate conclave on December 8, irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy called for a dedicated focus on climate-related business and investment opportunities. In the conclave, which is part of the three-day Telangana Global Summit from December 7 to 9, the state will tap global green icons.
Reviewing the preparations with senior officials at his Secretariat chambers, Uttam Kumar Reddy called for a carefully curated conference that would place the state prominently on the global climate map while addressing the state’s emerging environmental challenges, particularly the anticipated El Nino threat and its implications for water security, agriculture and livelihoods.
The minister asked the officials to concentrate on securing a select group of internationally recognised personalities through appropriate institutional and diplomatic channels. Environmental leaders and experts such as Rajendra Singh, Sunita Narain, Sadhguru and former Norwegian environment minister Erik Solheim are also among the proposed invitees. The minister suggested exploring the participation of actor Dia Mirza, who has been associated with environmental causes, particularly for the curtain-raiser event.
Union ministers, selected ambassadors, especially from Norway, Denmark and Sweden, and prominent national political and environmental personalities are also proposed to be invited. Officials were asked to pursue invitations strategically, focusing on individuals whose participation could add substantive value and international visibility.
Emphasising that climate policy must reflect ground realities, Uttam Kumar Reddy proposed a grassroots consultation on November 28 involving around 100 representatives from different walks of life. The objective is to ensure that the conclave does not remain confined to expert presentations, but incorporates the experiences and priorities of communities directly affected by climate change.
Special chief secretary for environment, forests, science and technology, Jayesh Ranjan, principal chief conservator of forests Vinay Kumar, TG Transco managing director D. Krishna Bhaskar and other senior officials participated in the review meeting.
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