Promote Rainwater-Harvesting to assist farmers in Nepal adapt to Climate Change ,Policy Brief 95 -15

Policy Briefs » Promote Rainwater-Harvesting to assist farmers in Nepal adapt to Climate Change

By : Rishi Ram Kattel

Farmers in Nepal face a number of weather-related challenges, including uncertain rainfall. These problems affect food security in the country. One effective response is to provide farmers with training and support to help them adopt rainwater-harvesting based irrigation. This ‘climate adaptation' approach would not only help farmers get the water they need, but it could double the income they earn from their crops and livestock.


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