Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Human Rights Institutions in South Asia 58 Recommendation 4: Develop and implement a long-term data sharing platform and protocol between NHRIs and other government bodies for real-time climate change and human rights monitoring. Priority: Medium Feasibility: Medium Timeframe: Long-term (1 to 3 years) Requires multi-stakeholder collaboration and investment. Policy Context: National digital transformation and open data policies can serve as frameworks to create secure data-sharing protocols. In many countries, real-time data processes related to disaster response are being implemented and NHRIs can be proactive in securing access to such databases. Expected Impact: Increased collaboration and improved response times for climate-related human rights violations, leading to more effective monitoring and policy advice. C. Internal Policies and Guidelines Recommendation 5: Develop specific NHRIs policy guidelines for addressing climate change-related human rights issues, including gender and marginalised community considerations in climate disaster response. Priority: High Feasibility: High Timeframe: Short-term (1 to 6 months) Internal policy drafting can be initiated immediately with expert consultation. Policy Context: Align with National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and international standards such as the Paris Agreement to ensure NHRI actions support wider climate objectives. Expected Impact: Standardised approaches to handling climate-related human rights complaints-handling and monitoring, improving the quality and consistency of NHRI interventions.