MITRA Samaj

MITRA Samaj Holds Inception Meetings on Climate-Resilient Health Systems

MITRA Samaj conducted inception meetings on May 7 and May 11, 2026, in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality, Achham, and Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City as part of its project “Establishing Climate Resilient Health System at Local Level by Adopting a Multisectoral Approach,” supported by GIZ Nepal.

The meetings focused on rationale and methodologies of climate and health vulnerability assessment, health facility resilience assessment, multisectoral coordination, data use, and evidence-based local planning. Participants shared valuable local experiences and highlighted the importance of using simple tools, local knowledge, and existing municipal systems for long-term sustainability.

The project aims to strengthen local health systems through climate and health vulnerability assessments, health facility resilience assessments, data system analysis, capacity building, and the development of localized climate and health action plans. It also supports municipalities in integrating climate and health priorities into annual plans and budgets.

Through this initiative, MITRA Samaj continues to support inclusive, evidence-based, and climate-resilient health systems at the local level.

New Project Launch:

MITRA Samaj, in partnership with Vision Three Sixty International Pvt. Ltd. and DevPulse, is implementing the project “Scoping, Preparation and Testing of a Package of Supplementary Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials under the Climate-Smart Education Systems Initiative for Nepal.”

This initiative supports the development of inclusive, practical, and climate-resilient IEC materials to help schools, local governments, and communities better prepare for and respond to climate-induced disasters such as floods, heatwaves, and extreme weather events.

Implemented under the Climate-Smart Education Systems Initiative led by Save the Children, with support from GPE, UNESCO, and UNESCO-IIEP, the project contributes to Nepal’s Comprehensive School Safety Master Plan and aims to strengthen educational continuity before, during, and after climate-related emergencies.

Through scoping, mapping, review, consultation, content development, and field testing, the project will generate evidence-based and policy-aligned materials, including resources on climate-resilient schools, inclusive materials for children with disabilities, and practical tools for school-level climate risk analysis.

MITRA Samaj is proud to contribute its research expertise, field presence, and commitment to inclusive engagement in this important initiative for building safer, more resilient, and more climate-smart education systems in Nepal.