National Climate Change Policy, 2076 (2019)

The National Climate Change Policy, 2019 has been introduced with the objective of providing policy guidance to various levels and thematic areas towards developing a resilient society by reducing the risk of climate change impacts.

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”