An integrated approach to climate change adaptation

LEISA magazine on low external input and sustainable agriculture, vol. 24:4, December 2008

It is now apparent that dealing with climate change is unavoidable. Nepal's temperature is rising faster than the global average, and rainfall is becoming unpredictable. Many communities are struggling to cope. Experience from a three-year project indicates that adapting to climate change requires an integrated approach, including socio-economic development, environmental conservation and disaster risk reduction. By focusing on a watershed, each element, such as livestock, infrastructure or education, could be addressed effectively.