Disaster risk and response in the Himalayan region

This paper discusses policy challenges in Nepal and Bhutan with insight on successes, gaps, and potential solutions to address their locational hazards in the Himalayan region and the impact of climate change. The glaciers of the Himalaya and the annual monsoon rains in the region provide water to millions of people. However, the Himalaya is prone to disasters that disrupt the communities living in the region. 

Tackling disaster risk will require a holistic policy approach that incorporates elements from multiple policy areas in a cohesive way. It is also important that policy makers consider how the development of resilience will be financed. With this in mind, this paper explores what kinds of disaster risks Nepal and Bhutan face and how these two countries can pursue disaster-resilient development.