Thematic & Cross-Cutting Areas
Building on the experiences of National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) and Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPA) formulation and implementation, Nepal identified seven thematic and two cross-cutting areas as most climate sensitive areas. Thus identified areas are led by working groups formed at relevent ministries.
Thematic Working Group
Coordinating Ministries
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Agriculture and Food Security (Nutrition) |
Ministry of Agriculture Development |
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Climate-induced Disasters |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
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Forests and Biodiversity |
Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation |
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Public Health (WASH) |
Ministry of Health |
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Tourism, Natural and Cultural Heritage |
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation |
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Urban Settlement and Infrastructures |
Ministry of Urban Development |
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Water Resources and Energy |
Ministry of Energy |
Cross Cutting Working Group
Coordinating Ministries
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Gender and Marginalized Group (Social Inclusion) |
Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare |
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Livelihood and Governance |
Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development |









