Jharkhand
Our work in Jharkhand has been a pioneering effort, championing a bottom-up approach to governance and sustainable development. We focus on critical issues such as air pollution, sustainable management of the Commons, and engageing local communities to tackle climate challenges. Since launching our initiatives, we have built bridges with a range of stakeholders—including government officials, community members, and media representatives—to develop cooperative and creative strategies for building a climate resilient future.
Point of Contact:
Munna Jha,
Head, State Climate Action (Bihar& Jharkhand)
munna.jha@asar.co.in
Impact
Brought together various stakeholders to build a bottom-up approach at the Block and Panchayat levels that led to two editions of the Conference of Panchayats – a first of its kind initiative in India. The CoP reached more than 400 panchayats across the states.
With the 'Co-creation Conclave', we aimed to democratise the concept of Just Transition among grassroots CSOs in Jharkhand.Through this initiative, we empowered local communities to actively participate in the transition process and address climate change challenges.
Conducted ‘Sustainable Just Transition Dialogue’ for three years since 2021 in several districts of Jharkhand to reiterate that transition to a greener economy must be just and equitable for all through grassroots engagement.
Signed an MoU with the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation to facilitate the effective implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan under the ambit of NCAP by providing essential knowledge-based support. Asar is also assisting the DMC in strategizing and developing impactful communication and engagement plans
