DISASTER RISK REDUCTION, NRM, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

⚠️ The Challenge

Madhesh Province is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Seasonal floods, heatwaves, cold waves, and droughts have become more frequent and intense, disproportionately affecting the poorest and most marginalized populations.

Low-lying terrain, unsustainable land use, and weak infrastructure make communities particularly exposed to disasters. Climate change also threatens agriculture-based livelihoods, degrades ecosystems, and increases public health risks, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite rising risks, local capacity for preparedness and adaptation remains limited. Many communities lack early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and access to climate information, while climate issues remain under-prioritized in local planning and budgeting.

🌱 Our Approach

BWSN supports communities to anticipate, adapt to, and respond effectively to climate-related risks. Our approach integrates climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and environmental conservation, grounded in equity, participation, and local leadership.

We strengthen community resilience through awareness, capacity building, and collaboration with local governments, ensuring climate action is inclusive and sustainable.

🌿 Key Areas of Action

• Conducting community trainings on climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness, and environmental stewardship
• Promoting climate-smart agriculture, agroforestry, and organic farming practices
• Supporting adoption of clean energy solutions such as solar power and biogas systems
• Facilitating Local Disaster and Climate Resilience Planning (LDCRP) with municipalities
• Organizing plantation drives, riverbank protection, and ecosystem restoration initiatives
• Empowering youth, women, and local groups to lead climate action and advocacy initiatives

🌍 Your Impact

Your support enables communities in Madhesh to strengthen their resilience — not only to survive floods, droughts, and heatwaves, but to thrive in the face of climate uncertainty.

Together, we can protect livelihoods, safeguard ecosystems, and build a more resilient and climate-ready future.