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India’s Climate Services Platform Brings 150 Stakeholders Together in Pune
IITM convened India’s first CSIF stakeholder consultation to connect climate science with practical, sector-specific services.
What happened
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology held CSIF’s first stakeholder consultation in Pune on October 17, 2026. More than 150 participants from over 80 institutions joined, including government agencies, researchers, NGOs, civil society and private-sector stakeholders. Discussions covered climate information needs in water, agriculture, disaster management, energy, finance and coastal planning.
Why it matters
The consultation identified sector-specific information needs and operational challenges, supporting stronger coordination between climate research, policy and practical services for India.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)