The fact that effective work has not been done to reduce the risks caused by climate change has been made public.
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It has become public knowledge that the risk is increasing due to the lack of coordination among all three levels of government to mitigate the increasing risks due to climate change.
The study conducted by the Social Change Center Kathmandu in six different districts of the country revealed that all three levels of government have not been able to work effectively in the field of climate change. The study concluded that women, indigenous people, Dalits and squatters are increasingly at risk due to the failure of the local level to work effectively on climate change. The study suggested the formation of an inclusive climate justice committee with quotas, ensuring the participation of women, indigenous people, Dalits and landless groups, stating that basic work such as the formation of a climate justice committee at the municipal level, localization of adaptation plans, transparent budget management and empowerment of social groups are still limited to paper. The study also suggested the formation of an inclusive climate justice committee with quotas, ensuring the participation of women, indigenous people, Dalits and landless groups. It also mentioned that priority should be given to female leadership in water-user and forest-user committees, and that targeted training and equipment related to climate-friendly agricultural practices and health protection from chemical risks should be provided to female farmers. However, the study has shown that women-friendly climate adaptation programs have become weak because the local level does not prioritize such programs.
It has been suggested to establish a municipal-level climate resilience fund based on access and create a simplified crop/livestock insurance scheme. However, due to lack of budget and clear procedures, these plans have not been implemented.
According to the study, the suggestion to promote agricultural biodiversity through local seed banks and provide subsidies for organic farming practices instead of chemicals has not been seen in practice. Similarly, although it is said that environmental policies and rules should be strictly followed at the local level for regular monitoring and control of water and air pollution caused by stone and sand excavation, uncontrolled waste and industrial activities, sources of pollution are increasing due to the lack of an effective monitoring mechanism.
According to climate experts, the local level is the first front for climate adaptation. However, due to lack of coordination between policies, structures and budgets, no concrete progress has been seen in risk reduction. They have urged the local government to move forward with community-centered, inclusive, and result-oriented programs.
Unless the provincial government makes climate adaptation a primary agenda, communities from the hills to the Terai will be at increased risk. Stakeholders have warned that if all three levels of government fail to play an effective role in a timely manner, the impact of climate change will further harm the poor, women, and marginalized communities.
