1. Mumbai to Host India’s First City-Led Climate Week with Focus on Child Rights
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Why in News:
Mumbai will host Mumbai Climate Week 2026 from 17–19 February, marking India’s first city-led climate initiative that places children and youth at the centre of climate action.
Key Highlights:
• Mumbai Climate Week 2026 will be held from February 17 to 19.
• It is India’s first city-driven climate action platform.
• The event links climate action with child rights, recognising children as the most climate-vulnerable group.
• It focuses on citizen-driven and youth-led climate solutions.
• UNICEF India and YuWaah are official youth engagement partners.
• Project Mumbai is the convener of the event.
• Campus Climate Roadshows will be held from February 9 to 16.
• An e-waste installation under Mission LiFE will promote sustainable lifestyles.
• A Youth Green Innovation Challenge will support innovators aged 16–24.
• Focus areas include urban resilience, food systems and clean energy transition.
• Selected youth innovators will interact with policymakers during the event.

