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Title:

Climate leadership and action for Indigenous women in Nepal

Agreement Number:

7457674 P010923001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The Climate Leadership and Action for Indigenous Women in Nepal (CLAIWN) project seeks to enhance climate rights of Indigenous women and girls in 2 of 3 districts (Sindupalchok, Kavre and Ramechhap) of the middle hills region of Nepal. Project activities include: (1) training Indigenous women and girls as climate action leaders; (2) preparing gender-integrated and Indigenous women-led Community Adaptation Plans of Action (CAPAs); (3) creating a mentorship and support program for Indigenous women and girls climate leaders between Canada and Nepal; (4) establishing an innovation fund to support local climate action initiatives; (5) training of government officials on gendered effects of climate change and barriers to climate action for Indigenous women and girls; (6) creating policy recommendations for gender-responsive and inclusive climate action; and (7) implementing advocacy activities to promote CAPAs and gain local government approval and support. Working closely with Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER, Canada) and local partners, Himalayan Grassroots Women’s Natural Resource Management Institution (HIMAWANTI), Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN),and the National Federation of Indigenous Women (NFIW), the project benefits 4,000 Indigenous community members, particularly the Tamang People. The project addresses the ecological, livelihood and wellbeing threats that climate change poses to the rights of Indigenous communities in Nepal. This project aligns with the Government of Nepal policies on climate change notably its National Action Programme of Adaptation (NAPA).

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased agency of Indigenous women and girls in Nepal to advance gender-responsive and inclusive climate action; and (2) enhanced responsiveness of government policies and programs to the climate-related needs and rights of Indigenous women and girls.

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8N 1K8

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00255

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

Salasan Consulting Inc.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Salasan Consulting Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Victoria

Federal Riding Number:

59041

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.