The role of local governments is of direct tangible importance to climate adaptation debates because, although many processes are global, most impacts will be local. At a practical level one important way in which panchayats can make an important contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is by helping in the harnessing of renewable energy sources.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/panchayats-and-renewable-energy
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/bharat-dogra-0
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/panchayati-raj-update
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/panchayats
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/renewable-energy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-change
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-adaptation
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/solar-energy
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rural-electrification
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ngo
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india