The effect of Climate change in Rural Nepal: Case of Badarjhula of Chitwan district, Province 3, Nepal

Agriculture is the mainstay for the national economy and the twothird
population in Nepal depends on agriculture. Therefore, the
effect of climate change for Nepal is more concerned because
Nepal has severely been suffering from it. The rural population
that mainly depend on agriculture are more vulnerable. Huge and
unexpected induced-disasters such as floods, drought, and fire
are making hard rural livelihoods. A case study of Badarjhula
village (climate prone area) reveals that the huge amounts of
agriculture lands have been destroyed by unexpected-flooding
and drought for decades. Badarjhula lies in a tropical climate.
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 and health sectors are also badly hit
due to the causes of climate change. 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
to explore the adverse impacts due to climate change at
Badarjhula village and discusses some measures for minimizing
climate change’s effect.

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