CONFERENCE OF
PANCHAYATS (cop)

A multi-stakeholder initiative that positions Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at the forefront of advancing community-driven and locally-led climate action.

INTEGRATING GRASSROOTS VOICES

INTO CLIMATE ACTION

The initiative was conceptualised to support grassroots communities, particularly women, in leading climate action by providing a platform for community leaders, elected Panchayat representatives, and local stakeholders to share their experiences, insights, learnings, and challenges in advancing locally adaptive climate solutions.

Our Approach

Our approach centres on an inverted pyramid model, placing grassroots communities at the forefront and enabling Panchayati Raj Institutions to drive multi-stakeholder climate action through a bottom-up, community-led process.

The Conference of Panchayats adopts a community-driven framework, fostering collaboration across key sectors to create sustainable, locally-led climate solutions.

Community-Led
Climate
Governance

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

Climate Resilience & Adaptation

Sustainable Development Pathways

The Journey

2024
september

The first Conference of Panchayats (CoP) in Bihar, hosted in the Jamui district, discussed the role of the Panchayati Raj system in making Bihar climate-resilient.

2024
august

The final state-level consultation for the Conference of Panchayats 2.0 hosted in Ranchi, Jharkhand and the unveiling of the CoP 2.0 report.

2023
november

CoP 2.0 hosted in Jharkhand’s administrative division ‘Santhal Pargana’ in its district headquarters, Dumka.

2023
october

CoP 2.0 hosted in Jharkhand’s administrative division ‘North Chotanagpur’ in its district headquarters, Bokaro.

2023
february

CoP 2.0 hosted in Jharkhand’s administrative division ‘Kolhan’ in its district headquarters, Chaibasa.

2023
february

CoP 2.0 hosted in Jharkhand’s administrative division ‘Palamu’ in its district headquarters, Daltonganj.

2022
june

The final state-level consultation for the Conference of Panchayats 1.0 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

2022
march

State-level discussion in Ranchi, marking the first event of the Conference of Panchayats.

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TOI: Locals, panchayats must lead in taking action against climate change: Secy

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The Telegraph Online: Focus on role of panchayats level community institutions in Jharkhand climate action

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The Migration Story: Mukhiya’s Climate Meet

report

CoP 2.0 Conference Overview

report

Locally Led Climate Action in Jharkhand: Present & Future

report (hindi)

झारखंड में स्थानीय नेतृत्व से जलवायु कार्रवाई: आज और कल की दिशा

report (english)

Building a Climate-Resilient Jharkhand

report (english)

Climate Change & Just Transition in Jharkhand