On 21 July 2026, SALASAN Nepal, in partnership with the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), organized an orientation on the revised climate change flipchart for Indigenous Women Climate Leaders from Bhumlu and Chaurideurali Rural Municipalities of Kavrepalchok District. The orientation was organized in Kathmandu

The flipchart was updated following recommendations from Indigenous Women Group (IWG) leaders to make the content more accessible, practical, and responsive to local realities. The revised version simplifies technical information through clear illustrations and easy-to-understand messages while incorporating new content on the gendered impacts of climate change, Indigenous knowledge systems, and locally relevant adaptation practices.

Although the orientation coincided with the peak plantation season, 16 of the 26 Indigenous Women Climate Leaders participated. To ensure continuity and expand local capacity, climate groups nominated replacement participants from their respective groups, resulting in 10 additional women leaders receiving training. This approach strengthened the pool of local women equipped to promote gender equality and climate change awareness within their communities.

The orientation was facilitated by Ms. Banu Shrestha, consultant, using a participatory learning approach that encouraged discussion, knowledge sharing, and practical reflection. Participants actively exchanged experiences, shared Indigenous knowledge and practices, and discussed locally led solutions to the climate challenges affecting their communities.

The revised flipchart serves as a practical resource covering climate change, its disproportionate impacts on Indigenous women, and adaptation measures for everyday use. It also includes dedicated sections on Indigenous culture, traditional knowledge and practices, and strategies to sustain community-led climate initiatives, strengthen climate groups, and continue the leadership of Indigenous Women Climate Leaders beyond the project period.

A key focus of the orientation was sustainability. Participants discussed ways to strengthen collaboration with local governments, advocate for the integration of climate actions into local development and planning processes, and prepare proposals to access ward-level budgets for community-led climate initiatives. These efforts are expected to enhance local ownership and ensure the long-term continuation of climate actions led by Indigenous women.

The orientation successfully enhanced participants' knowledge, facilitation skills, and confidence to conduct awareness sessions in their communities. By using the revised flipchart as an interactive learning tool, Indigenous Women Climate Leaders are now better prepared to reach more women and community members with practical information on climate change, gender equality, and locally driven adaptation solutions, contributing to more resilient and inclusive communities.