climate underdogs

CHAPTER INDIA

THE NEXT ERA OF INNOVATORS: BUILDING A CLIMATE REVOLUTION

Through our initiative, SABH (South Asian Business House), launched at COP28, we explored the untold stories of small businesses driving climate innovation across South Asia. From solar-powered lamps in Assam to large-scale solar farms in Rajasthan, these innovators are transforming sustainability from the ground up. This book spotlights their resilience, creativity, innovation and impact.

The 12 stories featured in Climate Underdogs: Chapter India highlight diverse solutions to climate challenges, from biodegradable plastics to AI-powered climate models. These changemakers—from tech pioneers to eco-entrepreneurs—are crafting scalable, tangible solutions that inspire others to join the climate revolution.

Together, these businesses represent the diverse, innovative efforts needed to combat climate change and inspire a global shift toward sustainability.

This book is made possible with support from ClimateWorks Foundation, a global platform that supports innovation and accelerates climate solutions that scale.

Meet the innovators

Tiger Aster & Jeeten Desai
Tiger Aster & Jeeten Desai
Najeeb Bin Haneef
Najeeb Bin Haneef
Catherine
Catherine
Mridul Kumar
Mridul Kumar
Deepak Rajmohan
Deepak Rajmohan
Rajesh Oza
Rajesh Oza
Mohd. Aatish Khan and Snehal Verma
Mohd. Aatish Khan and Snehal Verma
Samuel John
Samuel John
Kunjpreet Arora & Lokesh Goswami
Kunjpreet Arora & Lokesh Goswami
Chimib Ongmu Bhutia
Chimib Ongmu Bhutia
Nishita Baliarsingh and Nikita Baliarsingh
Nishita Baliarsingh and Nikita Baliarsingh
Amitabh Malaviya
Amitabh Malaviya