Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Agriculture in Nepal

This report delves into the complex relationship between climate change and agriculture in Nepal, highlighting the severe impacts on agricultural output and food security. With over two-thirds of Nepal's population relying on agriculture, the adverse effects of increased flash flooding, droughts, and landslides, exacerbated by climate change, pose a significant threat to their economic well-being. The report examines Nepal's Climate Change Policy, emphasizing the adoption of efficient irrigation systems and water harvesting techniques as key adaptation strategies to reduce reliance on monsoon rains and enhance crop production. It analyzes the challenges faced in implementing these policies and the need for local-level adaptation initiatives. The study further explores the impacts of climate change on different farming practices, including the vulnerability of farmers dependent on glacier melt and monsoon patterns. It also discusses the government's efforts to mitigate climate change's effects on agriculture, the importance of information dissemination, and the role of non-governmental organizations. The report concludes by emphasizing the urgency of addressing food insecurity through increased agricultural productivity and the adoption of irrigation facilities to enhance crop production and food security in Nepal.