India, Oct. 30 -- CDW 2026's conversations, this year, centered on three broad themes: Decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, and circularity. Decarbonisation covers efforts to cut emissions across energy, transport, and industry. Adaptation and resilience focus on helping communities and infrastructure withstand and adjust to climate impacts. Circularity is about how resources are used--reducing waste and extending the life of materials.

These fields are usually treated as separate conversations in several forums, when they are intrinsically connected. Precise data helps cities identify flood-prone areas and plan infrastructure accordingly. Accurate forecasting makes it easier to integrate renewable energy into the power grid. For ...