Nepal

The country’s diverse climatic conditions and rich geography mean managing, or even understanding, the effects of climate change is a challenge in Nepal. Tackling this challenge are institutions still recovering from civil war and a turbulent recent history. The Government is occupied by finalizing the peace process, drafting a new constitution and raising the incomes of the 31% surviving below the poverty line (ADB, 2008). However, the Government has recognised that securing peace and fighting poverty are also dependent on adapting to the impacts of climate change. The 2011 National Climate Change Policy sets the Governments’ priorities and plans for ensuring development in Nepal is climate resilient. CDKN is supporting the Government to turn policy into action.

Population: 30 million
Human development ranking: 157/187

For more information about Climate Compatible Development in Nepal:

• Nepal Country Snapshot - summary of CDKN’s work and impact in Nepal to date.
• Climate Nepal – Government portal of key resources and information related to climate change in Nepal
• National Climate Change Policy – 2011 policy document from the Government of Nepal
• Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Koshi River Basin, Nepal
• Assessing the economic impacts of climate change in Nepal
• Nepal’s strategic engagement with the UNFCCC
• Integrating climate change into food security data collection in Nepal