Promoting Sustainable Land Use Planning: Capacity-Building Workshop for Local Representatives and Municipal Staff
Target Participants
- Elected representatives (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Chairs)
- Municipal officers and technical staff
- Urban planners and land use officers
Background & Rationale
Khandbari Municipality, located in the eastern hill district of Sankhuwasabha, is undergoing rapid urbanization and land-use transformation. With increasing challenges related to unplanned settlements, deforestation, infrastructure pressure, and disaster vulnerability, there was a pressing need to build local capacity in sustainable land use planning.
To address this, the Everest Center for Research and Development Partners (ECRDP), in collaboration with local authorities, organized a two-day intensive training workshop tailored for elected representatives and municipal employees.
Objectives
- To introduce the principles and importance of sustainable land use planning in the context of local governance.
- To enhance technical and practical understanding among municipal officials regarding land zoning, land classification, and integrated spatial planning.
- To support participatory decision-making by aligning local development plans with long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.
Training Contents
| Day | Session Topics |
| Day 1 | – Overview of sustainable land use – Land use trends and challenges in Khandbari – Legal frameworks and national guidelines – Participatory land-use mapping methods |
| Day 2 | – Municipal-level land use planning process – Practical exercises on zoning and GIS mapping – Integrating climate resilience in land use – Group work: Drafting ward-level land use visions |
Training Methods Used
- Interactive presentations
- Group discussions and brainstorming
- Case study analysis (success stories from other municipalities)
- Hands-on exercises using land-use maps
- Stakeholder dialogue sessions
Key Outcomes
- 35+ participants (officials and elected reps) trained
- Draft concept for a municipal-level sustainable land use plan initiated
- Enhanced coordination between political leadership and technical teams
- Increased awareness of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of unmanaged land conversion
- Commitment to include land-use priorities in the annual municipal development plan (वार्षिक योजना)
Client Testimonial
"This training has helped us see land not just as a resource, but as a responsibility. We now better understand how to plan with future generations in mind."
"The session on GIS-based zoning opened our eyes to how technology can guide smarter decisions."
Project Information
Participants
Khandbari Municipality
Category:
Sustainability, Workshop
Timeline:
14 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2021
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