Strengthening responses to climate variability in South Asia: discussion paper – Nepal
This case study looks at opportunities for strengthening resilience in fragile contexts. It aims to do so by identifying the root causes of vulnerability and nonadaptation. The study focuses on three districts in Nepal: one which is more highly exposed and sensitive to climate and environmental risks (Rolpa); and two districts which face relatively low exposure and sensitivity to climate and environmental risks (Dang and Banke). It looks at the consequences of climate change and climate-related interventions in these districts and how respective communities perceive their options for building resilience. The study aims to understand how fragility affects climate change adaptation. It seeks to identify obstacles to and opportunities for interventions to build resilience to interlinked environmental and security risks in fragile post-conflict contexts in Nepal.