Thirteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses

Abstract

The two-third populations of Nepal reside in rural areas. Most of them depend on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods. Therefore, the effect of climate change for Nepal is concerning. Rural populations who mainly depend on agriculture are more vulnerable. Huge and unexpected induced-disasters such as extreme rains, floods, drought, and fire (both settlements and forests) are making hard rural livelihoods. A case study of Badarjhula village (climate prone area) reveals that the huge amounts of agricultural lands have been destroyed by unexpected-flooding and drought for decades. The frequent conflict between human and wild animals causes both agriculture and property losses. Badarjhula villages lies in a tropical climate zone and climate change area. Agriculture is the most vulnerable sector in this village and their direct effects are seen in the household’s livelihood. The results also expose that the water sector is also badly influenced. The effects of climate change need to be addressed in order to secure the livelihood of poor rural people in a sustainable way. The main objective of the study is to explore and assess the adverse impacts of climate change in the agriculture sector at Badarjhula Village and discuss some measures for minimizing effects.