CAL-SP - Climate Action Leader Scout Program

India's First Climate Leadership Discovery Platform

Transforming 25 Crore Students into Climate Leaders by 2070

About CAL-SP

CAL-SP is a nationwide initiative to identify, train, and empower India's next generation of climate leaders. The programme covers Classes 8 to Graduate & Above across 4 structured assessment tracks. CAL-SP addresses India's triple crisis: climate emergency (3.5% GDP lost to disasters annually), employability gap (1.2M renewable energy vacancies), and leadership vacuum (63% ESG talent shortage). Aligned with NEP 2020, Mission LiFE, Viksit Bharat 2047, and India's Net Zero 2070 roadmap.

Four Assessment Tracks

  • Climate Explorer Track (Classes 8-10) — Rs 1,000 + GST — Climate awareness, environmental science, and early leadership development
  • Climate Policy Scout Track (Classes 11-12) — Rs 1,000 + GST — Policy analysis, civic engagement, and governance exposure
  • Climate Action Practitioner Track (Undergraduate) — Rs 1,200 + GST — Practical innovation, district-level Action Dossier development
  • Climate Governance & ESG Track (Graduate & Above) — Rs 1,200 + GST — Advanced climate policy, ESG frameworks, and green economy leadership

Participation fees are institutional-based, processed through campus partnerships. Individual fee payment is not required.

Bharat Climate Summit 2026 (BCS 2026)

The National Convergence of India's Climate Leadership Pipeline

Date: September 5, 2026 | Venue: Rail Museum Auditorium, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

The Grand Finale where India's top 120 climate leaders from schools, colleges, and universities present their climate solutions. Features 6 high-level leadership sessions, national recognition ceremony, and a National Youth Climate Dossier tabled to MPs, MLAs, and policymakers.

Become a Campus Partner

Academic institutions (schools, colleges, universities) across India can partner with CAL-SP to host an official Bharat Climate Summit Campus Edition. No minimum student requirement.

What Campus Partners Receive:

  • Official Campus Edition event hosted at your venue with distinguished industry expert speakers
  • GreenTech/CleanTech startup showcase bringing the green economy to your campus
  • Award-winning film screening: "The Last Drop" (water security & Himalayan sustainability)
  • CAL-SP Assessment & Awards ceremony — Top 3 performers in each track recognised
  • Official CAL-SP Stage 1 Graduate Certificate for all participating students
  • Official "Climate Leadership Hub" designation from CAL-SP
  • Media coverage on 120+ digital media platforms
  • VIP reserved seats at the Grand Finale, September 5, 2026, New Delhi
  • Alignment with NEP 2020, Mission LiFE, NAAC/NBA social responsibility documentation

Register your institution: www.calsp.earth/campus-partner

What Students Gain — The 9-Step Journey

  1. Knowledge Foundation — Access to research papers, white papers, and climate literature
  2. Network Membership — Official CAL-SP Network Participant status
  3. Exclusive Events — Workshops, events, and Bharat Climate Summit activities
  4. Mentorship Program — Direct access to climate mentors and policy experts
  5. Skill Development — Hands-on workshops in climate policy, sustainability, and leadership
  6. Action Opportunities — Real-world projects: campus sustainability, energy audits, waste management
  7. Recognition & Credentials — Tiered certificates, awards, media features, and leader badges
  8. CAPR Internships — Work directly with MPs, MLAs, and Councillors as Climate Assistant to Political Representatives
  9. Career Pathways — Internships with NGOs, ESG career exposure, startup interactions

Top Performers additionally receive: National Climate Leader Certification, paid 2-month internship in Renewable/CleanTech sector, CAPR placement with MP/MLA/Councillor, media coverage on 200+ platforms, seed funding opportunity for climate startups, and international conference invitations.

Pre-Summit Campus Editions (Completed)

  • Pre-Summit I — NDIM, New Delhi (Feb 18, 2026) — Speakers: Dr. R.K. Bharti Ji (Director, MSME-DFO, Ministry of MSME), Dr. S.D. Singh Ji IFS Retd. (Former PCCF Uttarakhand), Shri D.K. Gupta (Clean Energy Pioneer)
  • Pre-Summit II — MSIT & MIS, New Delhi (Feb 26, 2026) — Inaugural Address: Air Marshal P.K. Roy (Former Commander-in-Chief of CINCAN)

Media Coverage

The Pre-Summit Campus Editions have been featured across national media:

Climate Legislators Committee (CLC)

CAL-SP convenes the Climate Legislators Committee — a cross-party caucus of MPs and MLAs focused on climate governance, policy implementation, and bridging the gap between youth climate action and legislative decision-making.

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