Assessing the Community Vulnerabilities due to Climate Change and Local Coping Mechanisms: A Case Study of Khudi Watershed, Lamjung, Nepal
The study was carried out at Khudi watershed, Lamjung. The study shows the climate change trend at western hilly region of Nepal with analysis of two major climatic indicators, temperature and precipitation. It also included community level perception and community vulnerability due to climate change. Considerable warming has occurred in study area with mean temperature increase of 0.18 0 C/decade. Annual precipitation was unusual and prolonged dry periods and short but intense rainfall during rainy season was observed. Local people have also experienced these changes and thinks that weather related changes are affecting their livelihood practices with increased weather-related disasters, less agricultural yield and imbalance in socio-economic behavior. The community is becoming more vulnerable towards changing climate. Supported by Prevention Consortium Research & Action Grants for Disaster Risk Reduction 2007-2008 Round III