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Summary

This report looks at four priority climate change adaptation and mitigation sectors identified by the Nepal Climate Change Policy of 2019 forestry, agriculture, energy, and water to identify areas of concern as well as progress.

A lack of functional linkages between the federal, provincial, and local levels which may be compounded by changes in government is seen as a concern for Nepal. Despite the existence of clear GESI institutional mechanisms, such changes may hamper the implementation of GESI guidelines. Another major issue is the disempowerment of women and marginalized groups. Despite being primary stakeholders and agents of change (with knowledge and experiences to contribute to the creation of climate solutions), women continue to be monolithically viewed as a vulnerable group.

The report helps fill some of these gaps by sharing information on the status of gender mainstreaming, identifying good practices, and planning out further policy work, capacity building, coordination, and research.