Sector:

Eco-system

Area of Intervention:

• Mountain Ecosystem
• Social and Human Adaptation

Problem Situation Addressed:

• Vulnerability of local communities where communities continue to be significantly dependent on ecosystem services for their livelihoods.
• Vulnerability to climate change impacts, with negative impacts on water resources, agriculture and biodiversity.

Program Budget:

1,731,733 USD

Program Period:

4 Years (July 2012 – December 2014)

Program Location:

Panchase area Covering following VDC belonging to Kaski, Parbat and Syangja districts

Kaski District: Bhadaure Tanagi, Chapakot, Dhikurpokhari, Pumdibhumdi, Salyan, Kaskiko , Sarankot

Parbat District: Arthar Dandakharka, Chitre, Ramja Deurali,  Khaula, Pakuwa, Tilahar

Syangja District: Bansing Deurali, Arukharka, Bangefatke, Bhatkhola

Program Focus:

• Development of methodologies and tools for EbA decision-making in mountain ecosystems (UNEP)
• Application of methodologies and tools at the ecosystem level (UNEP and UNDP)
• Implementation of EbA pilots at ecosystem level (UNDP and IUCN)
• Implementation of EbA pilots at ecosystem level (UNDP and IUCN)

Target Entity:

Mountain Ecosystems

Target Beneficiary:

Vulnerable communities of mountain eco-system

Executing Agencies:

• Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation
• Department of Forest

Collaborating Agencies:

• International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
• United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Development Partner:

UNDP

Other Stakeholders: