Archive · 5 Nov 2025
17th GRIHA Summit: Call to Innovate for Climate Resilience
Imagine the world is like a house that needs to be protected from bad weather, like storms caused by climate change.
The GRIHA Summit is a big meeting where smart people from India and other countries come together.
They talk about new and clever ideas, or 'innovations', that can help make our world stronger and safer from these climate problems.
They discussed how teaching kids about the environment is important, how cities can be made safer from floods or heat, and how to reuse old things instead of throwing them away.
A special guest, an actor, said that making the world better is like following a script that everyone needs to act in.
The summit also gave awards to buildings and projects that are good for the environment.
It ended with a strong message to keep finding new ways to protect our planet for the future.
The 17th GRIHA Summit, themed ‘Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World,’ successfully concluded in New Delhi.
The summit brought together global experts to discuss innovations for a climate-resilient future, including education, urban resilience, and waste management.
Key discussions emphasized the role of cross-sector collaborations, public advocacy, and purpose-driven innovation aligned with social and environmental realities.
The event featured an exhibition showcasing sustainable construction innovations and recognized projects for their performance in sustainability and resource efficiency.
GRIHA Council, India's rating system for sustainable habitats, aims to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient projects.
- Who
- Thought leaders, policymakers, sustainability practitioners, GRIHA Council, TERI, HUDCO, Mr. Gulshan Grover
- What
- The 17th GRIHA Summit concluded, focusing on innovation for a climate-resilient future, discussions on education, urban resilience, circular economy, and air pollution, and awarding exemplary sustainability projects.
- When
- November 5 (Conclusion)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To deliberate on advancing innovation-led action for a climate-resilient future and foster collaborations for sustainability.
- Event
- 17th GRIHA Summit
- Theme
- Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World
- Host
- GRIHA Council
- Duration
- Two days
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Key Partners
- HUDCO, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), TERI