The Climate Change and Environment Action Plans (CCEAPs) of Ahmedabad and Rajkot districts were launched by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel during the event ‘Building a Climate-Resilient Gujarat’ organized by the Climate Change Department of Government of Gujarat in Ahmedabad on February 21, 2022.

The CCEAPs have been developed by Vasudha Foundation in collaboration with the Climate Change Department, Government of Gujarat, Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, Forests and Environment Department, Government of Gujarat with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.

The CCEAPs takes into account the district level baseline studies on climate variability and projections, emissions profile, budgetary analysis to estimate climate expenditure and other crucial aspects. It also brings forth a comprehensive basket of recommendations for various climate relevant sectors and environmental issues of the districts, along with examples and estimated mitigation potential.

The event was attended by Kiritsinh Rana, Minister, Forest and Climate Change, Jitubhai Vaghani, Education Minister, Jagdish Vishwakarma (Panchal), State Minister, Forest and Climate Change, Kuberbhai Dindor, State Minister, Higher & Technical Education and other senior dignitaries of multi-lateral organizations, academia and government officials of various departments.