Chhattisgarh plays a crucial role in India’s energy sector, but it also faces serious climate challenges that put its communities and economy at risk. As one of the most climate-vulnerable states in the country, Chhattisgarh must take proactive steps to build resilience. The state is already grappling with rising temperatures, land degradation, and water scarcity, making it essential to focus on sustainable resource management, water conservation, and strengthening its forest cover. At the same time, Chhattisgarh’s industrial sector, which contributes heavily to emissions, needs to embrace cleaner energy and decarbonization solutions. With a stronger focus on renewable energy, disaster preparedness, and community-based adaptation, Chhattisgarh has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities, building a more resilient and sustainable future for its people and the environment.
Objectives of the Workshop
Exploring the strategies to align industrial growth with environmental preservation and highlighting the role of ecological restoration and nature-based solutions in fostering resilience.
Crafting climate solutions strengthens community participation in climate adaptation strategies and creates opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
To showcase success stories like solar-powered villages and renewable energy initiatives to encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies. It explores opportunities for making Chhattisgarh energy self-reliant by 2047.
Discussing the role of policies like the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) in driving climate resilience, emphasizing the need for inter-departmental coordination and robust financing mechanisms for adaptation and mitigation.