From heatwaves to hope: Education in the age of climate change.
On 26th November 2025, Earth Warriors held its first annual climate change & education conference in New Delhi. It brought together policymakers, educators, researchers, youth leaders, practitioners and and development partners.
The objective of the conference was to bring the climate, education and child well-being nexus to the fore and begin a dialogue on the importance of a child-centred approach to climate policy and resilience.
The energy, participation and passion at the conference through the speakers and the participants was infectious ans we’re excited to make this an annual event.
“Amazing session, very well organised and relevant” – Attendee
About the day
The conference kicked off with keynotes by Shri CK Mishra (Retd. IAS, Former Secretary MoEFCC, India) and Miss Veditha Reddy (IAS, Director of Education, Delhi).
Conference Introduction
Conference Keynote by Ms. Veditha Reddy
Conference keynote by Shri C K Mishra
Professor Alan Stein, an emeritus professor from Oxford University, presented insights from Oxford’s Children & Climate Initiative (CCI) — a pioneering research programme connecting climate shocks to child health, learning, and development outcomes.
Panel 1: Education as a Responder — Decoding NEP & NCF for Climate Integration
🟢 How can we move from policy intent to classroom impact — without overburdening teachers?
Conference Panel 1
Panel 2: The Child–Climate Connection — Safeguarding Learning and Well-being in a Warming World
🟢 Why centering children in climate policy is essential for sustainable futures.
Conference Panel 2
Panel 3: The Child–Climate Connection — Safeguarding Learning and Well-being in a Warming World
🟢 Why centering children in climate policy is essential for sustainable futures.
Conference Panel 3
Insights Session
Conference Closing remarks by Mr. Dilkhush Meena
Some Glimpses from the conference
