Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Human Rights Institutions in South Asia ix 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 (Medium priority; Long-term). } 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 (High priority; Short-term). Recommendation 6: Include climate change and human rights strategies and actions in the NHRI Strategic Plan and Action Plan, which are aligned with the national context (Medium priority; Medium-term). } Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Recommendation 7: Establish immediate consultation processes with EHRDs, CSOs, and local communities to incorporate their inputs into NHRIs climate monitoring and advocacy work (High priority; Short-term). Recommendation 8: Develop long-term partnerships with private sector entities, particularly those in extractive and tourism industries, to promote human rights due diligence in climate change mitigation and adaptation practices (Medium priority; Long-term). } Coordination with International Mechanisms Recommendation 9: Strengthen NHRIs participation in international climate forums, such as COP meetings, and establish formal coordination mechanisms with global environmental bodies (High priority; Short-term). Recommendation 10: Build a long-term strategy for NHRIs reporting to international bodies, like the UNFCCC, on the human rights implications of national climate actions (Medium priority, Long-term).