07/07/2026
⚡ Powering the Future: Women at the Heart of India’s Energy Transition
What does it take to build an energy transition that is not only clean and sustainable, but also equitable and people-centred?
The next edition of Climate Talks, organised by the German Embassy New Delhi, in cooperation with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung, New Delhi, will explore the role of women in shaping India’s energy transition, marking the launch of the publication 'Powering the Future: Women at the Heart of India’s Energy Transition'.
The discussion brings together the publication’s author and women featured in it, connecting perspectives from research, innovation and entrepreneurship, healthcare and civil society.
The evening will open with remarks by Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany to India and Bhutan, followed by the official launch of the publication and a panel discussion.
Panelists:
• Neha Saigal — Author of the publication and Co-founder, Intertidal Lab and Climate & Care Initiative
• Dr. Priyadarshini Karve — Founder, Samuchit Enviro Tech, Pune, and CEO, Clean Energy Access Network
• Dr. Amrita Rana — Radiologist, Director, Rana Diagnostics, and Founding Member, Clean Air Punjab
The discussion will be moderated by Jochen Luckscheiter, Director, Heinrich Böll Stiftung New Delhi Office.
📅 Thursday, 9 July 2026
🕔 5:00 PM onwards
📍 German Embassy, Blue Hall, New Delhi
The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and networking reception.
This is an in-person event. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 8 July 2026 at [email protected].
We look forward to an engaging conversation on the experiences, perspectives and contributions of women at the heart of India’s energy transition.
