Tribeni, Mustang Photo Credit: Anish Khatri
Nepal is bearing the brunt of climate change, with its challenging terrain, fragile topography, and reliance on subsistence agriculture amplifying the impact. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and an increasing frequency of natural disasters are posing threats to the environment, society, and economy. At the grassroots level, the situation is even more dreadful, as people struggle without the necessary resources and economic support for adapting to the impacts of climate change.
“Climate Window” seeks to shed light on these critical issues by exploring the effects of climate change both nationally and locally. Through blogs, research, and infographics, we aim to raise awareness, share adaptation strategies, and address the gaps that need to be filled. This initiative paves the way for building a climate-resilient society, ensuring that every individual impacted by climate change receives the support they need to combat its challenges and contribute to meaningful climate action.
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From Field to Flight: The Trend of Migration in Surkhet
Nitu Rauniyar –
Agriculture, the backbone of Nepal’s economy, engages over 57.3% of its population as their primary livelihood (Agriculture & Livestock Diary 2081). Despite its prominence, it is one of the least profitable and most vulnerable occupations. Climate change has intensified this vulnerability, increasing systematic issues like low productivity, financial instability, and disaster risks. Consequently, migration has emerged as both a coping mechanism and a pathway to find stability. Arriving in Surkhet, the market hub’s fast-paced development and the overwhelming presence and influence of development agencies highlighted the region’s growing external interventions, particularly in the agricultural sector.
Unlocking Potential or Sticking to Tradition in Agri-Value Chain: An Insight from Farmers of Surkhet
Astha Pokharel-
Surkhet, located in Karnali Province, serves as the provincial capital. Birendanagar, Surkhet is an agricultural hub and plays a key role in farming and marketing agricultural products in this region. For many farmers, this farming practice acts as an ancestral profession, with individuals choosing thetraditional way of farming passed down by their ancestors. Before moving into the ideas of the value chain, it is essential to capture opinions of Surkhet’s farmers on their production practices. Are they satisfied with their agricultural occupation? What motivates them to farm, and what expectations do they have from the farming system?
When Help Hurts
Brinda Adhikari
Agricultural subsidies could be seen as a cornerstone for developmental efforts to support smallholder farmers. These subsidies are the financial aid governmental and non-governmental agencies provide to support farmers, stabilize food prices, and ensure food security. They might take the form of direct payments to farmers, tax deductions and breaks, price support schemes, or subsidized inputs like fertilizers, seeds, and irrigation. In Nepal, where the agricultural sector employs 57.3% of the total population, and accounts for 24.1% of the national GDP, subsidies can be perceived as a major component of agricultural policy.
