At the National Consultation on the Role of Panchayats in Gender Responsive Climate Action on 8 October, leaders from government, academia, and civil society came together to reimagine women leadership and Panchayats as the foundation of inclusive, locally grounded climate governance. Organised by Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Resource and Support Centre for Development (RSCD), and Asar, the consultation saw participation from representatives across Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Karnataka
Key recommendations included empowering tribal women for climate-resilient livelihoods, panchayats with climate finance autonomy, strengthening institutional support during climate disasters, supporting women farmers during climate crises, and ensuring gender-inclusive early warning systems.