The project aims to establish gender-responsive, climate smart villages in Madhesh province, Nepal, benefiting 12,500 small-scale and landless women, youth, and marginalized farmers. By promoting climate smart practices, the project seeks to enhance climate change adaptation capacities while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through mobilizing civil society and engaging with local government representatives, the project aims to integrate community concerns into local disaster and climate resilient plans and sectoral policies, ensuring long-term sustainability.
The project will strengthen climate adaptation capacities among target communities, leading to enhanced agricultural productivity, protection of natural resources, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Practices such as agroforestry, nature-based disaster risk reduction, and alternative household energy options will contribute to biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration, fostering climate resilience in Madhesh Province.
Nepal, ranked among the most climate-affected countries, faces significant vulnerabilities due to its mountainous terrain and reliance on agriculture. Madhesh Province, with high poverty rates and dependence on small-scale farming, is particularly vulnerable. Climate stresses, coupled with socioeconomic challenges, exacerbate the plight of marginalized groups, including women, youth, and Dalits, leading to reduced agricultural productivity and increased vulnerability to climate-related risks.