In a world challenged by climate crises, social inequities, and fragile ecosystems, grassroots action remains one of our most powerful tools for lasting impact. The NGO Conclave 2025, held as a dedicated side event of ICSRF 2025, brings together the heart of civil society, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), to inspire, innovate, and integrate transformative change from the ground up.

• Showcase innovative, community-led practices from across India and the Global South
• Facilitate dialogue between NGOs, academia, policymakers, and the private sector
• Explore scalable models and technologies for last-mile impact
• Promote knowledge exchange and capacity building on SDGs, climate resilience, and equity

• Climate Resilience & Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
• Livelihoods, Women’s Empowerment & Social Entrepreneurship
• Community Health, Nutrition & WASH
• Education for Sustainable Development & Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Circular Economy & Waste-to-Wealth Innovations
• Youth Engagement & Civic Participation in SDG Action

• Plenary Dialogues & Keynotes by leading grassroots practitioners and thought leaders
• Showcase Sessions highlighting impactful NGO-led innovations
• Solution Circles for co-ideation, policy recommendations, and funding partnerships
• Interactive Exhibits featuring NGOs working across sustainability domains
• Special Focus Session on the Social Stock Exchange

• A compendium of replicable NGO-led models and innovations
• Collaborative frameworks to scale partnerships across sectors
• A policy brief summarising key deliberations and recommendations

Whether you’re an NGO leader, policymaker, academic, or impact investor, the NGO Conclave 2025 is your platform to connect, co-create, and contribute to a future where no one is left behind.
Be part of the movement, where grassroots leadership shapes global resilience.