Humankind is witnessing severe climate crisis, driven primarily by unsustainable patterns of development and resource consumption. We are amid a climate emergency that has been further exacerbated by the prevailing geopolitical scenario. The volatile international arena reaffirms the need for self-reliance and resource security.
The built environment spanning buildings, infrastructure and the cities, sits at the heart of this climate action plan. It accounts for approximately 75% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions and offers one of the most tractable sectors for rapid and cost-effective decarbonisation.
GRIHA Council is hosting its annual 18th GRIHA Summit centred around the theme “Pathways for a Low-Carbon Future: Buildings to Infrastructure”, scheduled on 3–4 November 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Summit is positioned as a pre-dialogue leading up to COP31.
Green building practices and lifecycle performance for decarbonisation of the built environment.
Connecting transportation, energy, water, waste and public infrastructure for resource-secure cities.
Lean and resource-efficient practices that minimise waste and lower embodied carbon.
India's leadership in clean energy transitions and blue-green infrastructure development.
What to expect at the 18th GRIHA Summit
Expert-led conversations on policy, technology and finance pathways for low-carbon transitions in buildings and infrastructure.
Focused deep-dives across tracks covering embodied carbon, blue-green infrastructure, building codes and net-zero districts.
Showcase of cutting-edge green technologies, sustainable materials and innovative products from industry leaders.
Candid one-on-one conversations with industry pioneers, policymakers and thought leaders on actionable climate commitments.
Structured and informal networking opportunities connecting architects, engineers, researchers, financiers and policymakers.
A glimpse of the voices who joined us at our past summit
Join us at the 18th GRIHA Summit to deliberate, collaborate and commit towards actionable pathways for a low-carbon future.
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