Climate Change Adaptation Policies for Development of National Adaptation Plan in India
The report aims to provide an outline and approach for drafting a potential National Adaptation Plan (NAP) for India. It is an output of extensive review of policies, plans, national communications and analytical reports of national and State climate actions on climate change especially on adaptation in India. While several reports at national and State government have defined what adaptation and resilience building could encompass, an overarching Adaptation Action Plan for the country is an imperative to provide guiding direction towards geographical and functional areas that need attention and investments.
Global Lessons for Indian Adaptation Strategy
This report presents a comparative analysis of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes implemented by Bangladesh, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The primary objective is to extract insights and provide recommendations for optimizing and enhancing India’s NAP process. The study employs a generic set of questions tailored to each country’s NAP context to extract detailed insights, collecting data through online interviews and questionnaires. The countries were selected based on their similarities to India in socio-economic markers and other aspects, with Germany included for its advanced practices.
Nursery Development, Plantation, and Management: Reference Guide
This reference guide is aimed at capacity-building of workers and officials involved in plantation development in rural Rajasthan. It covers all technical aspects of plantation development and maintenance from inception to end. It also compiles information on nearly 30 naturally occurring varieties of plants in various agroclimatic zones of Rajasthan.
The Moringa Toolkit
India, the world’s largest producer of moringa, is tapping into its potential as a superfood and livelihood source for rural communities. The Moringa Toolkit guides technical staff, community resource persons, and smallholders in cultivating, processing, and marketing moringa. This practical resource aims to strengthen rural incomes, empower women farmers, and promote sustainable moringa-based enterprises through Mahatma Gandhi NREGS and DAY-NRLM programmes.
Managing Climate Risks in Wetlands: A Practitioner's Guide
This practitioner's guide provides a practical approach to integrating climate change risks and adaptation options into the management of wetlands in India. The guide sets out a simple and flexible process with supporting tools that can accommodate varying inputs of scientific evidence, expert judgement, and community knowledge and experience.
Inclusive Mobility for Indian Cities: Gaps in Implementing Disability-Inclusive Transport Infrastructure
This conference note provides an overview of the workshop, highlighting the discussions and insights gained from various sessions. The workshop brought together sector experts, Disabled People Organisations, policymakers, and international development agencies to delve into topics such as policy frameworks, legal frameworks, universal accessibility codes, and the lived experiences of persons with disabilities.
Implementing Solar Irrigation Sustainably
A guidebook for state policy-makers on implementing decentralized solar power plants through PM-KUSUM Components A and C (feeder-level solarization) with maximum social, economic, and environmental benefits. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a scheme by the Government of India to help farmers install solar panels for irrigation. The scheme aims to make farming more efficient and eco-friendly.
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods
This toolkit promotes shared responsibilities, reduced gender bias, and stronger community support for gender equality. It focuses on the four core areas of assets, markets, risk and vulnerability, and knowledge to support inclusive and equitable participation in livelihood and social protection initiatives for vulnerable households. It highlights approaches to enhance women’s decision-making power, income control, and participation in community governance.
Manual for Trainers: Strengthening Behaviour Change Skills to Facilitate Effective Trainings on the Implementation of Community Nutrition Garden (CNGs)
This CNG trainer manual package serves as guide for ensuring high quality and standardised training of involved stakeholders to develop and maintain climate resilient agroecological Community Nutrition Gardens that improve not only livelihoods of involved women and their families but also their dietary diversity.
Indo-German Renewable Energy Partnership: Joint Declaration of Intent
This Joint Declaration of Intent outlines how India and Germany will work together to accelerate the development and deployment of renewable energy solutions like solar and wind as well as advanced energy storage and energy efficiency technologies.