Heat Action Plan Framework Released for 2026 Summer Season

India's climate action continues to make significant strides as the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) framework drives coordinated implementation across missions and states. This development reflects the growing momentum in achieving NDC commitments and building climate resilience at scale.

Key Developments

The initiative aligns with India's enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, targeting a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and building additional carbon sinks of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.

Implementation Progress

The implementation framework involves a three-tier approach spanning national coordination through MoEFCC, state integration through SAPCCs, and district-level execution through line departments. This comprehensive approach ensures that climate action permeates all levels of governance.

Multiple stakeholders including development partners like GIZ, World Bank, and UNDP continue to support India's climate action through technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge sharing programmes.

Next Steps

Looking ahead, the focus will be on strengthening monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, scaling up successful models, and deepening convergence across missions for maximum impact. The upcoming quarterly review will assess progress and set priorities for the next phase.