Empowering National Human Rights Institutions to Advance Rights-Based Climate Action 41 some limitations. Some NHRIs specifically highlighted the need to focus more participating in the government’s CCMA policy development to better influence them with human rights and gender perspectives (Figure 18). NHRC Bangladesh has made gender-related issues a priority during climate events and natural disasters. Through dedicated committees, NHRC Bangladesh actively intervenes in cases of gender-based violence and discrimination, recognising how these issues are exacerbated by climate-related crises. Their work includes efforts to combat child marriage, which can increase during times of poverty and distress, and to monitor government relief efforts to ensure they are gender sensitive. This highlights the NHRC’s commitment to integrating gender considerations as a critical dimension in understanding the broader impacts of climate change. NHRC India has also taken significant steps to incorporate gender considerations into its climate change initiatives. By organising national conferences that engage rural communities, including local leaders, NHRC India encourages discussions about the specific climaterelated challenges faced by vulnerable groups. This proactive approach aims to foster greater awareness and support for marginalised populations affected by climate change, underlining the NHRC’s commitment to gender equity in its operations. In the Maldives, HRCM has integrated gender equality into its reports related to international human rights frameworks, emphasising the unique vulnerabilities faced by women, children, and other marginalised groups, although the specific reference to climate change related disasters and risks is not comprehensively reported. The HRCM’s upcoming environmental survey will analyse the impacts of climate-related disasters and advocate for the specific needs of these populations. While progress is being made, the focus on gender considerations in relation to CCMA initiatives still requires further development and implementation. NHRC Nepal acknowledges the importance of gender dimensions but admits to limited progress in integrating these aspects into its climate action initiatives. Despite recognising the significance of gender considerations, NHRC has not prioritised specific initiatives targeting vulnerable groups in the context of climate change. This highlights a gap in action and research, with a clear need for both the NHRC and the government to prioritise gender inclusiveness in their climate-related policies and practices to better serve marginalised communities. In NCHR Pakistan, discussions surrounding gender considerations in disaster management reveal that women and children are often the most affected by climate-related disasters. The need for improved government policies that address these gender-specific vulnerabilities has been highlighted, as well as the importance of economic support mechanisms, such