Climate Smart Governance

These training courses were conducted for Mission Samriddhi at three locations; between 21-25 April in Tamil Nadu. between 24-29 April in Bihar and between 05-09 May in U.P. The trainings were value additions to the Eco-DRR project implemented by Mission Samriddhi in collaboration with UNICEF, Indind Bank, and others. The trainingIt focused on strengthening local governance systems for climate resilience in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, . The programme in Bihar emphasized localized climate action and institutional coordination with special attention given to flood-prone vulnerabilities common in Bihar. Bahraich district’s vulnerability to floods and environmental stress was the focal point for resilience planning in that district. The training aimed to build the capacity of local institutions government departments to address climate risks through informed planning and decision-making. Participants included mostly government line departments, officials, community representatives, and local development stakeholders. Sessions covered climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and governance mechanisms. Special emphasis was placed on integrating DRR and climate adaptation into district and departmental planning processes. The programme encouraged evidence-based decision-making for sustainable local development, benchmarking with national and international examples. Stakeholders were trained onin identifying vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies. The project also promoted community participation in resilience-building initiatives. It supported convergence between local administration and grassroots institutions. Overall, it strengthened preparedness and institutional ownership for climate-smart governance. It also contributed to improving district preparedness for future climate-related risks.

21 April 2025 – 9 May 2025

Virudhunagar - Tamilnadu, Bahraich - Uttar Pradesh, Begusarai - Bihar