Nepal

Nepal’s NDC considers gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) as a cross-cutting area, primarily as relates to adaptation-related thematic areas. Key GESI commitments include: By 2021, a GESI and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and Climate Resilient Planning and Budgeting Guidelines will be formulated; By 2025, a strategy and action plan on gender-responsive climate-smart technologies and practices will be prepared and implemented; By 2030, develop an Action Plan for integrating GESI in achieving NDC targets; Develop specific programs with dedicated resources (human and financial) to ensure full, equal and meaningful participation of women, children, youth, Indigenous Peoples and marginalized groups in climate change-related policy development; and during the planning, monitoring and implementation processes at local, provincial and national levels; Promote the leadership, participation and negotiation capacity of women, Indigenous Peoples and youth in climate change fora; Ensure gender-disaggregated data when reporting on progress and achievements. By 2030, all 753 local governments will prepare and implement climate-resilient and gender-responsive adaptation plans. The plans will address climate change and disaster vulnerability and risks and prioritize adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management measures focusing on women, differently-abled, children, senior citizens, youth, Indigenous Peoples, economically deprived communities and people residing in climate-vulnerable geographical areas.