Originally adopted in 2019, Delhi’s action plan needs revision amid intensifying extreme weather (E.g. unprecedented heat waves and record rain this year).

SAPCC

• States/UTs prepare respective SAPCC to address state-specific issues related to climate change through adaptation & mitigation measures. 
  • SAPCCs are context specific, considering different ecological, social, and economic conditions of each State.
  • SAPCCs are in line with National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
    • NAPCC, released in 2008, outlines a national strategy for India’s climate change adaptation. 
    • There are eight National Missions which form the core of NAPCC.
• Funding: Made under Climate Change Action Plan scheme.
• Status: 34 States / UTs have so far prepared their SAPCC.

Barriers to implementation

• Lack of leadership and political will because of SAPCC’s top down approach & already existing climate change strategies/plans.
• Lack of clear actions (Not specific and clear enough to facilitate implementation)
• Resource constraints as State assumed that funding would come from central government/elsewhere.

Way forward

• International climate finance could potentially cover additional costs of adaptation.
• Nominating nodal officers (For addressing institutional bottleneck) within each key department to act as a focal point for climate change.
• Developing detailed project reports & Regular updation of plan.