Climate change adaptation (CCA) research in Nepal: implications for the advancement of adaptation planning
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Article Title | Climate change adaptation (CCA) research in Nepal: implications for the advancement of adaptation planning |
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ERA Journal ID | 41963 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Karki, Gyanendra, Bhatta, Balram, Devkota, Naba R., Acharya, Ram P. and Kunwar, Ripu Mardhan |
Journal Title | Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change |
Journal Citation | 27 (3) |
Article Number | 18 |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2022 |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
ISSN | 1381-2386 |
1573-1596 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11027-021-09991-0 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11027-021-09991-0 |
Abstract | Climate change has become one of the most compelling fields of empirical research over the last couple of decades, partly due to its socio-economic impacts. Using a meta-analysis of 235 peer-reviewed articles published between January 2010 and July 2020, this paper appraises climate change adaptation (CCA) research in Nepal and draws lessons for future adaptation planning. The number of research is observed to have increased significantly in recent years (2015–2020) although there is no consistent pattern over the review period and at the thematic level. Findings submit that the agriculture and food security has the highest number of publications (37%) followed by gender equality and social inclusion (18%) and forest, biodiversity and watershed management (16%). There are no studies found in rural and urban settlement theme. Geographic distribution of CCA studies revealed that over 40% studies were carried out from central Nepal, while no study was conducted in ten districts of eastern and western Nepal. The study focus was also discrete, and the perception and attitude and impact assessment of climate change were common agendas; however, the drivers of change and options for adaptation were understudied. CCA with multipronged initiatives provide a broader understanding of dynamics and governance of climate change that not only affects rural livelihoods, but also influences regional and global environments and biodiversity. |
Keywords | Climate change adaptation ; Sustainable development; Adaptation planning ; Research |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal |
Gandaki University, Nepal | |
University of Southern Queensland | |
Ethnobotanical Society of Nepal |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z0234/climate-change-adaptation-cca-research-in-nepal-implications-for-the-advancement-of-adaptation-planning
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