As part of the Indo-German Technical Cooperation on climate change, GIZ—on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)—partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) to implement the climate change-focused initiatives through the Climate Adaptation and Finance in Rural India (CAFRI project).
Under this initiative, the Directorate of Environment (DoE), Government of Uttar Pradesh, with GIZ’s support, advanced several climate action efforts aligned with the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Vision 2030). One of the key components of this agenda was to s conceptualise and operationalise a State Knowledge Centre on Climate Change (SKCCC) under the National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change (NMSKCC).
We provided technical support to DoE, Government of Uttar Pradesh and GIZ in developing a strategy document and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishing the SKCCC.
The project assessed climate knowledge centres across India, identified best practices and gaps, and tailored insights for Uttar Pradesh. These were further sharpened with consultations with key stakeholders, including the Department of Environment, Directorate of Science & Technology, and GIZ, to deliver a strategy document outlining SKCCC’s vision, mission, objectives, and a 10-year roadmap.
Outcomes and Impact
- Established a strategic and operational roadmap for Uttar Pradesh’s first State Climate Change Knowledge Centre, a significant milestone in building institutional capacity for climate adaptation and mitigation.
- Created a model to serve as a hub for research, data exchange, policy advisory, and knowledge dissemination, directly contributing to more climate-resilient planning and practices in the state.
- Aligned with national mission and the SAPCC, ensuring the centre’s long-term relevance, funding prospects, and potential for scaling best practices across other states.
