A media briefing on the upcoming Nagaland Climate Action Forum 2026 was held on January 16, 2026, at the CEO’s office chamber of the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC). The briefing was chaired by Thungchanbemo Tungoe, CEO, DMC.
Addressing the media, the CEO informed that the Nagaland Climate Action Forum 2026 will be organised on January 21, 2026, at 2 PM at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur, under the theme “From Heat to Action: Rethinking Urban Resilience in Dimapur.” He stated that the forum is a continuation of the Run for Green Dimapur initiative and marks a shift towards a more structured and action-oriented engagement on urban climate challenges.
He highlighted that Dimapur, as Nagaland’s commercial and urban hub, is facing increasing climate-related risks such as rising temperatures, urban flooding, pressure on infrastructure and public health concerns, making climate adaptation and resilience planning an urgent priority. The forum will witness the release of a working white paper, followed by a multi-stakeholder dialogue focusing on urban climate resilience, sustainable city planning and evidence-based policy interventions.
Speaking on the occasion, L. H. Thangi Mannen, Director, Earth Alliance Nagaland, emphasised that climate change is no longer a future threat but a present reality, citing frequent extreme weather events, heat stress, flooding and health risks, particularly affecting children, the elderly and daily wage earners. She stressed the need for collective action by individuals, communities, institutions and government agencies to mitigate climate impacts and safeguard livelihoods.
Boka K. Rochill, Policy Analyst, NYC Fellow, highlighted that local governments and municipalities are at the frontline of climate action. He informed that the forum aims to bring together policymakers, urban planners, civil society organisations, youth groups, environmental experts and community stakeholders to deliberate on practical, locally-relevant solutions. He added that the working white paper will present evidence-based findings, including urban heat stress indicators and land-use patterns, to inform policy and planning at the local level.
The media was urged to play a key role in amplifying climate responsibility, urban resilience and public awareness, and to actively engage the public ahead of the forum.
(I.Tiakumla.Ao IA Dimapur)
