Creating Climate Resilient Communities Through Collaborative Action
THE PROJECT

Creating Climate Resilient Communities Through Collaborative Action

Creating Climate Resilient Communities Through Collaborative Action

The Gender-Inclusive, Community-Driven Local Climate Action Plan in Raigad is a landmark decolonial initiative being developed in synergy with local government institutions and the State Climate Action Cell (SCAC), Maharashtra 

It brings together local communities, women’s collectives, tribal groups, Community Based Organisations (CBOs) ,  and governance institutions to co-design climate solutions. These community-led strategies are then formally integrated into official Local Government Institution (LGI) frameworks, including the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).

Anchored in 5As—Academicians, Administrators, Activists, Artists, and Amplifiers (Media)—the project localises the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through participatory planning; integrates the Conference of Panchayats (CoP) framework to align local voices with global climate dialogues; and ensures marginalised communities are co-authors of climate solutions, which are rooted in equity, justice, and inclusivity.

Creating Climate Resilient Communities Through Collaborative Action

Our Transformative Approach

This initiative addresses these crises by embedding inclusive governance directly into climate planning. We ensure that adaptation strategies are co-created so that true climate resilience grows from the ground up.

Ultimately, this project demonstrates that effective climate governance is not just about technical adaptation or mitigation. It is about transforming local knowledge systems, shifting power relations, and empowering active citizenship