Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis of the National Human Rights Institutions in South Asia 56 Policy Context: While significant differences are identified across the NHRIs in their practice and national contexts, it is essential that the training programme is aligned with the core characteristics of national climate policies in the six countries and human rights strategies to ensure NHRI activities support national goals. Expected Impact: Increased capacity within the six NHRIs to monitor, investigate and address climate change impacts on vulnerable communities, leading to more informed reporting and recommendations at the national and international levels. Recommendation 2: Establish a medium-term ongoing professional development plan to train NHRIs staff on climate litigation, gender-responsive climate action, and human rights-based climate advocacy. Priority: Medium Feasibility: Medium Timeframe: Medium-term (6 to 12 months) Requires partnerships and development of specialised training modules, peer-to-peer learning and exchange programmes across the region (with a regional focus) and outside the region to strengthen technical knowledge and skills. Policy Context: Incorporate training on climate change and human rights into NHRIs strategic planning to ensure alignment with current and future climate and human rights regulatory changes. Developing a clear linkage between the broad mandate of NHRIs and the internal training needs related to climate change and human rights. Expected Impact: Improved ability to engage with state agencies on climate related human rights issues, and create dialogue with national and international climate issues, and to be more effective in collaborating with and representing climate-affected communities in policy dialogues.