UNGA and Climate Week New York September 2025

Indiaspora experienced an exceptionally dynamic week of engagement during the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week in New York, participating in multiple high-profile events that showcased the organization’s commitment to global dialogue and collaborative solutions.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with an impressive array of partner organizations, including Dasra, GivingPi, NASSCOM, Women Inspiring Network (WIN), and the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion. These partnerships enabled meaningful cross-sector dialogue and reinforced our shared commitment to addressing global challenges.

Throughout the week, Indiaspora’s leadership team actively participated in substantive discussions spanning critical areas of global importance such as Philanthropy and impact investing, India’s evolving role in global affairs, International Relations, Economic Development and Cross-Border partnerships and of course, the ability of the 35 million members of the global Indian Diaspora to be a Force for Good.

Given the breadth and significance of these engagements, we believe it’s valuable to provide our community with a comprehensive overview of this remarkable week. The following blog piece captures the essence of our participation, the insights gained, and the connections forged during this intensive period of global dialogue.

Diaspora Philanthropy with Dasra

Indiaspora’s Founder and Chairman, MR Rangaswami participated in the thought-provoking panel discussion “India @2047: What Will It Take to Build a More Inclusive and Resilient Future?” hosted by Dasra. The panel featured distinguished leaders including: Kalpana Kantan, Chief Development Officer, American India Foundation, Reshma Anand, Regional Director, Ford Foundation, Sandeep Singhal, Board Member, ACT Grants.

The session was expertly moderated by Aditi Agrawal from Dasra, fostering meaningful dialogue on India’s path toward 2047. We were also delighted to see Indiaspora Board Member Rajan Navani in conversation with Entrepreneur Uday Khemka, contribute his expertise to the panel “How Families and the Diaspora Can Shape Global Philanthropy,” highlighting the critical role of diaspora communities in driving worldwide philanthropic initiatives.

Giving Pi and Indiaspora

Indiaspora was honored to host a distinguished session in partnership with GivingPi on September 24th at the Indian Consulate in New York. The event showcased an exceptional panel featuring prominent Indiaspora members Deepak Raj and Sunil Wadhwani along with Maya Patel, Sheetal Sheth, and Sandeep Singhal—visionary leaders from the Indian diaspora who engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue centered on shaping a future defined by impact, equity, and innovation.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Indian Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan for his enthusiastic endorsement of the 2024 Indiaspora US Impact Report. His commitment to circulating this vital document has significantly amplified awareness of the diaspora’s remarkable contributions and societal impact. A special thank you to Dasra, and Neera Nundy. Indiaspora was also represented by Board Member, Rajan Navani, Shoba Viswanathan, Executive Vice-President & Chief Community Engagement Officer and Neha Dewan, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel.

Women Inspiring Network (WIN) WinLounge

The Women Inspiring Network (WIN) successfully hosted its distinguished #WIN Lounge during Climate Week New York, bringing together over 50 influential global leaders representing more than 20 countries. This thoughtfully curated gathering, orchestrated by Stuti Jalan, created a dynamic platform for cross-sector dialogue on sustainability, innovation, business, and culture. The program featured comprehensive discussions addressing critical contemporary challenges, including India’s pathway toward a sustainable green future, strategic skill development initiatives, women’s empowerment across sectors and actionable climate solutions and policy frameworks The event was distinguished by a compelling keynote address delivered by The Honorable Minister Jayant Chaudhary, setting the tone for substantive conversations throughout the gathering.

Sanjeev Joshipura, Indiaspora’s Executive Director, delivered insightful remarks on the pivotal role of global partnerships in fostering a sustainable and resilient future. His contribution enriched a wide-ranging conversation that seamlessly connected business innovation, political leadership, international affairs, and economic development. Indiaspora extends its sincere appreciation to WIN for the invitation to participate in this impactful convening. We also recognize our fellow panelists, including Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read, whose expertise contributed to the engaging and productive dialogue that characterized this important gathering.

Globalising Compassion: A Distinguished International Forum

The Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco, convened a transformative event titled “Globalising Compassion: A Moral Framework for Justice, Equality, Peace & Sustainability.” The session was moderated by MR Rangaswami, Founder & Chairman of Indiaspora and Board Member of the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation US, who facilitated a profound dialogue on translating compassionate feeling into meaningful action. Congratulations to Asmita Satyarthi and the remarkable team at SMGC for a wonderful event.

MR provided crucial conceptual clarity by distinguishing between the often-conflated terms of sympathy, empathy, and compassion—demonstrating that true compassion transcends sentiment to become transformative action. The discussion explored how immediate acts of care can evolve into enduring systems of change, impacting communities, policy frameworks, and global leadership structures.

The event featured an extraordinary assembly of global leaders:

• His Excellency Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of Armenia
• Her Excellency Laura Chinchilla, Former President of Costa Rica
• Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• Ricky Kej, Three-time Grammy Award Winner

This distinguished panel brought together diverse perspectives from political leadership, peace advocacy, and cultural artistry, creating a rich dialogue on the practical implementation of compassion in addressing global challenges. The forum exemplified the power of international collaboration in developing moral frameworks that can drive sustainable change across borders and sectors. Indiaspora was also represented by Executive Director, Sanjeev Joshipura and Shoba Viswanathan, Executive Vice-President & Chief Community Engagement Officer.

NASSCOM US CEO Forum

Indiaspora was honored to participate in the second edition of the prestigious NASSCOM US CEO Forum, which convened under the compelling theme “Shaping the Future Together: India–US Tech Partnership in an Era of Global Shifts.”

The NASSCOM US CEO Forum represents an exclusive, invitation-only platform that brings together India’s leading technology CEOs with senior U.S. government officials, industry executives, enterprises, investors, academics, policy architects, and diaspora leaders.

MR Rangaswami, Founder and Chairman of Indiaspora, served as moderator for the pivotal session “Catalysing Growth: Cross-Border Investments & the Future of India–US Tech.” He facilitated an insightful dialogue among distinguished industry leaders, including: Amit Chadha, CEO & Managing Director, L&T Technology Services (LTTS),  Ashwin Bharath, CEO of Galent and Co-Founder & Chairman of Revature,  Deven Parekh, Managing Director, Insight Partners.  Indiaspora was also represented by Executive Director, Sanjeev Joshipura and Shoba Viswanathan, Executive Vice-President & Chief Community Engagement Officer and Neha Dewan, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel.

Beyond the main sessions, we participated in numerous smaller meetings and intimate group discussions that proved invaluable for advancing our strategic thinking. These one-on-one conversations and focused small-group gatherings created space for deeper ideation and collaborative public thinking, allowing us to explore concepts more thoroughly than larger forums typically permit. The insights and perspectives gained from these more personal exchanges significantly influenced both our immediate decision-making processes and our broader long-term strategic vision, helping to refine our approach and move key initiatives forward in meaningful ways.