Climate smart village : a case study in Panchkhal and Namobuddha municipalities, Nepal | |
| Author | Shrestha, Melissa |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.RD-20-05 |
| Subject(s) | Climatic changes--Nepal--Panchkhal Climatic changes--Nepal--Namobuddha |
| Note | A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Regional and Rural Development Planning |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The study provides an explanation about the concept of climate smart village. This research was conducted to assess the comparison of livelihood asset between project members and non-members due to the climate smart village project; to analyze factors affecting the decision to implement climate smart practices and lastly to explore challenges, opportunities related with climate smart village project in its implementation. Panchkhal and Namobuddha Municipalities located in Kavre District were selected as a study area because these areas have the highest number of project beneficiaries from low caste groups (Dalits) and have been highly affected due to unpredictable rainfall and increasing temperature. This study is a mixed method research with the use of data collection tools such as key informant interview, focus group discussion and household survey. Among five livelihood assets, human assets and social asset scorings illustrated high differences between project members and non-members. In contrast, natural, physical and financial asset scorings showed less difference between the two groups. Further, factors affecting the decision to adopt climate smart practices demonstrated that schooling years, land size and natural asset showed significant results (p<0.05). According to key informants, the major challenges during project implementation were found to be climate change consequences, ignorance among farmers, lack of funding and policy coherency. In addition to obstacles, many project opportunities were found as information sharing, connection with local policy, social inclusion and linkage with sustainable development goals. Hence, the project needs to put more effort into enhancing income generation and improving natural resources productivity, so that they have enough capital to purchase vehicles, farm equipment, household furniture, and sufficient resilience to combat future risks related with climate change. A list of future recommendations was given to improve project planning and up scaling climate smart practices in wide arena. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Rural Development, Gender and Resources (RD) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen;Sasaki, Nophea; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Wedu Global (Investing in Women Leading the Change), Thailand;AIT Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |