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Displaying 30 of about 1533 resultsTo put in place inclusive strategies that increase the resilience of women and men in all their diversity, there is an urgent need to better understand the gendered effects of climate change across countries. To achieve this, this paper explores the connections between phenomena related to climate change and gender related outcomes in Ban…
In the majestic shadows of the Himalayas lies Nepal, a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural tapestry. But behind this beauty lies a pressing challenge: the persistent threat of natural disasters, particularly floods, which pose a grave risk to the nation’s farming community. To combat this, a coalition of organizations has emb…
[...]As parts of Nepal recover from their toughest wildfire season to-date - fuelled by rising heat and drought linked to climate change - firefighters and officials fear that the tools and tactics they use to combat forest fires may no longer suffice.[...]The office has built about 50 ponds across the area, but most had no water this season due to less…
Nepal, Niger and South Sudan are all vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Nepal’s annual monsoon is becoming more and more erratic; last year’s floods in South Sudan reached levels not seen in previous years; and Niger’s worst drought in 30 years is driving humanitarian need.In all three countries, the lack of rain is causing displacement, food…
Nepal is becoming a hotspot of climate-related hazards with the rapidly changing climate.
Last year, the flood in the Melamchi River was caused by the intense rainfall triggering the cascading hazards resulted in the loss of lives, the devastation of riverside settlements, infrastructures, and local livelihoods. It caused substantial economic damage to…
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is currently implementing the “Strengthening Institutionalization of the Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response” (PEER -5) (2019 – 2022) in South Asia with financial support from the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The program has been an essential instrument for enhancing disaster pre…
This article aims to establish a rainfall-runoff relationship; estimate depth and extent of inundation under climate change scenarios; assess impacts on the socio-economy; and identify and evaluate adaptation strategies in Nepal's East Rapti Watershed (ERW). The ERW has been the site of devastating floods but effective mitigation and adaptation measures…
Visit the Mallika Primary School, located in Jorayal Rural Municipality in Doti District in far-western Nepal, on any given day and you’ll find the school grounds to be a hive of activity, with children out and about, playing football or volleyball or a simple game of catch.
This, however, would not have been the case just two years ago, when teachers…
USAID/Nepal launched training for newly elected local level authorities on disaster risk reduction and management. The training, which will be conducted at all 753 municipalities, will assist municipal councils to draft targeted DRRM laws, policies, and strategic plans of action. Collectively, these form the basis of strengthened capacity for reducing…
A new animation from IIED shows how people in Nepal are already experiencing loss and damage from climate change and calls for urgent action to address the issue.
IIED invited people from the least developed countries (LDCs) to share their experiences of climate impacts. This is the fourth animation in the series bringing their stories to life.…
This Handbook is designed to serve as a guide for those tasked with responding to post-disaster housing reconstruction using an owner-driven housing reconstruction (ODHR) approach. It details the various processes, tasks and interventions involved in designing and managing ODHR programmes. The Handbook focuses on two critical aspects of ODHR: (i) princi…
Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia Project
South Asia has experienced a long period of robust economic growth, which has translated into declining poverty and impressive improvements in human development. However, these long-term development gains are increasingly threatened by the staggering social and economic impacts of climate-related…
The terminologies—natural disasters and natural hazards—have been in debate as experts in various fields offer diverse perspectives in their definitions. Sometimes these terms seem interchangeable at first glance, but the nuances in their definitions highlight the complexity of understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental events.Traditional…
This compendium showcases Nature-based Solutions (NbS) implemented in urban areas in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. 15 case studies are shared and have been arranged according to the IUCN categorisation of NbS approaches. This compendium will be useful for governments at all levels and is intended to support key actors and institutions to plan, impl…
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Progress in early warning system in Nepal is indeed encouraging, however there are many loose threads that needs to be pulled together for making the system more effective, sustainable and resilient. It is difficult to say that our EWS follows all key features that are fundamental to meet its objective. Our systems are rarely based on multi-hazar…