Research

Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title :

STRENGTHENING THE STATE CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE UNDER NATIONAL MISSION OF SUSTAINING THE HIMALAYAN ECOSYSTEM SCCC-2nd Phase FOR THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA

Area of research :

Atmosphere & Environment Sciences, Earth

Focus area :

Climate Change

Principal Investigator :

Mr. Sushilesh Mohan Sahai, MBDA Government Of Meghalaya, Shillong, Meghalaya (793003)

Timeline Start Year :

2024

Timeline End Year :

2029

Contact info :

Details

Executive Summary :

Climate variability in the Himalayan State is causing significant threats, including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasing intensities of extreme events. The state, being a natural resource-rich and biodiversity hotspot, is at risk of losing endemic flora and its economy. The Meghalaya Climate Change Centre (MCCC) was established under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) to address climate change issues and enhance capacity. The MCCC has been coordinating climate actions, including knowledge creation, capacity building, training programs, and awareness creation among stakeholders. The 2nd Phase of the program aims to narrow knowledge gaps and extend capacity to ensure the state is better climate-proofed. The focus areas include enhancing sectoral resilience, enhancing resource sustainability, capacitating government departments, sensitizing stakeholders, and devising policy tools for resource safeguarding.

Co-PI:

Mr. Aibanshngain Swer, Other Registered Organisation, Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, Shillong, Meghalaya (793003)

Total Budget (INR):

 2,13,58,302

Organizations involved

Implementing Agency :

MBDA Government Of Meghalaya

Funding Agency :

Department of science and Technology (DST)

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