Combating Climate Change through Legal & Regulatory Measures with Special Reference to the State of Chhattisgarh
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Climate change presents an existential challenge requiring coordinated legal and regulatory responses that integrate environmental protection with socioeconomic development.This paper examines the legal and regulatory framework for climate action in Chhattisgarh, a forest-rich state in central India characterized by significant tribal populations and extensive mineral resources.The study analyses two parallel regulatory trajectories: community-led forest governance under the Forest Rights Act 2006, which positions Gram Sabhas as frontline stewards of climate resilience, and renewable energy regulations promoting distributed solar power.The research reveals both innovative approaches and implementation challenges, including inter-departmental jurisdictional conflicts that threaten to undermine community forest rights.Drawing on recent policy developments, case studies, and regulatory amendments, the paper argues that effective climate governance requires reconciling technocratic energy targets with participatory forest management frameworks.Recommendations include strengthening the State Climate Change Authority, resolving inter-departmental conflicts through legislative clarification, scaling community-led agroforestry programs, and integrating carbon credit mechanisms into existing legal structures.
Authors: Ankur Diwan, Dr. Kiran Chouhan
Language: English
Topic: Environmental law and policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7164358525