The India Chapter of Women Leading on Climate (WLOC) — a global coalition founded by Catherine McKenna (CEO, Climate and Nature Solutions; former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Canada) together with María Mendiluce (CEO, We Mean Business Coalition) — is developed and convened by CEEW. It works to elevate women's leadership in climate action across India and the Global South, by amplifying voices, showcasing solutions, and strengthening leadership pathways.
India is emerging as a leading voice for the Global South on climate, guided by its own vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Across the country, women are already driving climate action — in research, policy, government, industry, and grassroots communities — but this work is often fragmented and event-based. WLOC India is built to be that anchor.
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WLOC India will act as a “convener of convenors,” bringing together stakeholders across geographies — with a pan-India focus — and across sectors such as government, industry, and civil society.
The India Chapter will spotlight positive stories and voices through listening circles, existing national and global platforms, awards and recognition, thought leadership, and digital storytelling.
Ex Chief Secretary Maharashtra, Takemi Fellow, 2018, T H Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
Actor, Producer; UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and UN Secretary-General's Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals
Co-Founder and Chairperson — Sustainability, ReNew
Programme Lead
Youth Engagement Lead
Senior Programme Communications Associate
Director, Human Resources
Recognising emerging and established women leaders, organisations, and storytellers taking initiative in mainstreaming sustainability and pushing the envelope on climate ambition.
Hear about our convenings, recognition platforms, and new initiatives as they launch.
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