Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Human Rights Institutions in South Asia 32 The extent of active promotion of sound policy measures related to climate change and the environment Effectiveness of advocacy for the integration of local communities' expertise and the traditional knowledge of indigeneous peoples in climate action policies Figure 8. Extent of active promotion of sound policy Figure 9. Effectiveness of advocacy for the integration of local expertise When asked about their current practice of advocating and promoting sound policy measures from a human rights perspective, the six NHRIs are evenly split into three categories – to a great extent (Bangladesh, India), to some extent (Nepal, Pakistan), and very little (Maldives, Sri Lanka) (Figure 8). There is a recognition that current NHRIs practice does not give adequate attention to advocate for the integration of local communities’ expertise and traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples on climate action policies. Half of the six NHRIs (Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) indicated that they do not do it very effectively, while only one (India) said they do it effectively (Figure 9). Obstacles faced in ensuring that CCMA measures respect the rights of vulnerable and marginalised communities Figure 10. Obstacles in ensuring CCMA measures respect the vulnerable and marginalised communities