To study the impact of climate change on the Himalayan Eco-System and combat its effects through implementation of mountain specific adaptation plan, the Himachal Pradesh Government would create a State Centre for climate change in the State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.
The centre would coordinate with different universities, research institutions, Government departments, NGOs etc to pursue theme based specific research on climate change in the Himalayan region and also to evolve and implement mitigation and adaptation plans.
In addition to this, it would act as a repository of climate change related information in Himachal Pradesh. The centre would also help generating awareness amongst various stakeholders for undertaking appropriate measures in combating the impact of climate change etc. The Centre will be governed by Governing Committee under the chairpersonship of chief secretary and the State Council for Science, Technology and Environment will regulate the administrative and financial functions.
