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Bangalore Climate Data Week Highlights AI, Flood Forecasts and Rooftop Solar
- •The inaugural Bangalore Climate Data Week 2026 featured 36 events organised by the Climate Collective Foundation, with Google as the Anchor Partner.
- •Discussions focused on leveraging data and artificial intelligence to address climate challenges, industrial decarbonisation, and urban resilience.
- •Key launches included CSTEP's BHRIGU National Heat Insights Explorer and WRI India's Data Lab Connect to tackle urban heat stress and water trends.
- •Experts proposed innovative initiatives like a UPI for Climate, digital twins for flood preparation, and AI tools to assist farmers and expand rooftop solar adoption.
- •The event concluded with a Climate Jobs Fair at Atria University and the She Wins Climate startup showcase supporting 26 women-led climate-tech enterprises.
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The Bangalore Climate Data Week 2026 (BLR-CDW) was organised by the Climate Collective Foundation from October 12 to 16, 2026, featuring 36 events across Bengaluru. Google served as the Anchor Partner, while the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society, and Startup Karnataka acted as State Innovation Partners. The programme brought together founders, investors, and policymakers to discuss deploying data and artificial intelligence to tackle climate challenges like decarbonisation, resource management, and green jobs.
The AI for Climate Tech Summit 2026 examined practical ways artificial intelligence can drive climate action, emphasizing measurable outcomes over mere theoretical value. Discussions focused on weather and flood forecasting, energy optimisation, freight electrification, and resource efficiency. Leaders also highlighted Google's Solar API, precision agriculture tools for smallholder farmers, and the necessity of managing the energy and water needs of supporting AI infrastructure.
The event featured the Climate Jobs Fair at Atria University, connecting over 200 aspiring professionals with climate-tech startups. Additionally, the She Wins Climate – South Asia Startup Showcase 2026 marked the conclusion of an accelerator supporting 26 women-led climate-tech startups, backed by the International Finance Corporation alongside the Governments of Canada and Australia.
