Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change: A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal

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This book conducts a holistic analysis of climate change perceptions, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation, based on the primary household-data collected from the Chepang community residing in the rural Mid-Hills of Nepal. Socio-economic and demographic data from the household survey is integrated with meteorological and spatial data to conduct an integrated analysis. Quantitative analysis is also supplemented by qualitative information. Given the context of ongoing climate change, the livelihoods issues of a highly marginalized Chepang community form the center-point of analysis. The book demonstrates that balanced assets possession is a prerequisite to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the households. Furthermore, the ability of translating adaptive capacity into adaptation actions is determined by the households’ ability to correctly perceive the changes and their access to various assets. The book recommends to ensure the availability of non-farm livelihood opportunities along with access to formal/vocational education and skill development training as these are the key factors contributing to reduce the vulnerability. The book concludes that mainstreaming of climate change into development efforts is a must for sustainable development. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv Introduction (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 1-10 Climate Change and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 11-33 Climate Change in Nepal: Policy and Programs (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 35-51 Conceptual and Analytical Framework (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 53-60 Chepangs: The Community in Focus (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 61-67 The Study Settings (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 69-74 Annual Subsistence Cycle: Integration of Farming and Gathering (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 75-87 Sources of Livelihoods: A Portfolio (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 89-105 Climate Change: Perceptions and the Determinants (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 107-132 Community Vulnerability to Climate Change (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 133-151 Livelihood Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Events (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 153-160 Adaptation Strategies and Factors Influencing the Adaptation Choices (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 161-190 Conclusion (Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi)....Pages 191-195 Back Matter ....Pages 197-202