Building Resilience to Climate Change through Strengthening Adaptive Small Scale Farming Systems in Nepal
- Nepal
- South Asia
ENTRY DATE: 09.03.2012 | LAST UPDATE: 09.03.2012
SCALE:
- Community Level
TARGET AREA:
- Rural
BEST PRACTICE IN:
- Project Implementation
- Research and Development
KEY SECTOR:
- Agriculture
FUNDING AMOUNT:
- USD 500,001 - USD 1,000,000
Description of Intervention
The project will undertake participatory agriculture research; refine suitable practices and technologies, and undertaken extension of these practices and technologies (and models) so that small farms managed by small farmers are more resilient to climate change impacts.
Problems to be Addressed
Traditional unsustainable farming practices among small scale farmers in conjunction with climate risks
Aims
To benefit smallholder farmers living in rainfed agro-ecological regions
Objectives
The main objective of this project is to promote local food and nutritional security through promotion of adaptation practices suitable for small-scale farming.
How it fits into the EbA concept
Nepal is a climate vulnerable nation dependent on agriculture. Especially vulnerable are the small and marginalized farmers. The project tries to build resilience in the native agricultural communities through research and dissemination of improved agronomic practices for small farm holders, thus serving the dual goals of food security and climate change adaptation and hence fits into the CCA concept.
Relevant Publications
EU supported climate project to benefit farmers in 3 districts of Kaski, Nawalparasi and Bardiya: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/nepal/press_corner/all_news/news/2011/20110624_en.htm