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India’s National Adaptation Plan and Climate Resilience
Context:
India is set to submit its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in November 2025, around COP30 in Brazil.
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- Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasised the importance of India’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in his inaugural address at the national workshop on Climate Change Adaptation, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The workshop, organised by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), is part of the ongoing Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme.
Vision & Objectives
- The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) will be a cornerstone of India’s journey toward “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India).
- It aims to strengthen climate resilience, integrate adaptation into national policies, and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Adaptation is not just an option but a necessity, following a continuous cycle of planning, implementation, learning, and refinement.
Implementation Strategies & Key Insights
- Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiatives emphasised as crucial for grassroots environmental action.
- The plan will evolve with time, integrating latest climate data, validated research & risk assessments.
- NAP priorities include:
- Strengthening knowledge systems
- Reducing exposure to climate risks
- Enhancing adaptive capacity
