With urban flooding, rising temperatures, and mounting public health concerns threatening Dimapur’s residents, the Nagaland Climate Action Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, urban planners, youth groups, and community stakeholders to chart practical solutions for the city’s climate challenges.
The media briefing for the forum was held on Friday at the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), chaired by CEO Thungchanbemo Tungoe. Scheduled for January 21 at Hotel Saramati, the forum will be held under the theme “From Heat to Action: Rethinking Urban Resilience in Dimapur” and will feature the release of a working white paper on local climate vulnerabilities.
Speaking at the briefing, Tungoe said Dimapur, Nagaland’s commercial and urban hub, is increasingly exposed to urban heat stress, flooding, and pressure on critical infrastructure, making climate adaptation and resilience planning urgent priorities.
“Dimapur cannot wait for the future to act,” he said, calling on communities, institutions, and government agencies to take immediate steps to mitigate climate impacts.
LH Thangi Mannen, Director of Earth Alliance Nagaland, highlighted that extreme weather events and heat stress are already affecting children, the elderly, and daily wage earners, stressing the need for collective action
Policy analyst Boka K Rochill, NYC Fellow, noted that municipalities are at the frontline of climate action, and the forum aims to deliver evidence-based recommendations, including urban heat stress indicators and land-use patterns, to inform local planning and policy interventions.
The media were urged to amplify awareness on climate responsibility and urban resilience ahead of the forum, ensuring public engagement in safeguarding livelihoods and infrastructure.