National Climate Change Policy -2076 (2019)
Goal
- To contribute to socio-economic prosperity of the nation by building a climate resilient society"
Objectives
- To enhance climate change adaptation capacity of persons, families, groups and communities vulnerable to, and at risk of, climate change;
- To build resilience of ecosystems that are at risk of adverse impacts of climate change;
- To promote green economy by adopting the concept of low carbon emission development;
- To mobilize national and international financial resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation in just manner;
- To conduct research, make effective technology development and information service delivery related to climate change;
- To mainstream or integrate climate change issues into policies, strategies, plans and programs at all levels of State and sectoral areas;
- To mainstream gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into climate change mitigation and adaptation programs"
Sectoral Policy
1. Agriculture and Food Security
Food security, nutrition and livelihoods will be improved by adopting climate-friendly agriculture system.
2. Forest, Biodiversity and Watershed Conservation Policy
Sustainable environment services will be ensured by developing climate resilient ecosystem
3. Water Resources and Bnergy
Energy security will be ensured by promoting multiple use of water resources and production of low carbon energy
4. Rural and Urban Habitats
Climate-friendly villages and cities will be built by developing safe, sustainable and resilient habitats and infrastructures.
5. Industry, Transport and Physical lnfrastructure
The concept of climate resilient economic development will be adopted by developing reliable, sustainable and low carbon technology industry, transport and physical infrastructure.
6. Tourism and Natural and Cultural Heritage
Important natural, cultural and social heritages will be conserved and developed by making tourism sector climate-friendly
7. Health, Drinking Water and Sanitation
A healthy living environment will be created by reducing the adverse effects of climate-induced disasters on human health.
8. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policy
Loss or damage to be caused by climate-induced disasters to lives and property, health, livelihoods, physical infrastructures and cultural and environmental resources will be reduced.
Inter-thematic Areas
1. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Livelihoods and Good Governance
Livelihoods will be facilitated by mainstreaming good governance and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into formulation of policies, institutional framework and implementation of programs related to climate.
2. Awareness Raising and Capacity Development Policy
Capacity of all stakeholders including local community to espouse adaptation and mitigation measures will be enhanced by creating awareness about impacts and risk of climate change
3. Research, Technology Development and Expansion Policy
Climate change related study, research and technology development and expansion will be encouraged.
4. Climate Finance Management
National resources will be identified for the implementation of climate change related policies, and all resources will be mobilized in a just manner by increasing access to bilateral, multilateral and international financial resources pertaining thereto.
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