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Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change

A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Luni Piya

    1. Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima, Japan

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  2. Keshav Lall Maharjan

    1. Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima, Japan

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  3. Niraj Prakash Joshi

    1. TAOYAKA Program, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima, Japan

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  • Presents a multidimensional analysis of climate change integrating socio-economic and demographic data with meteorological and spatial data

  • Study conducted at the micro-spatial scale focusing comprehensively on the livelihood issues of a highly marginalized Chepang community residing in the remote rural Mid-Hills of Nepal

  • Combines quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection and analysis, ensuring the research relevance to multidisciplinary readers

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 1-10

  3. Climate Change and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 11-33

  4. Climate Change in Nepal: Policy and Programs

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 35-51

  5. Conceptual and Analytical Framework

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 53-60

  6. Chepangs: The Community in Focus

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 61-67

  7. The Study Settings

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 69-74

  8. Annual Subsistence Cycle: Integration of Farming and Gathering

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 75-87

  9. Sources of Livelihoods: A Portfolio

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 89-105

  10. Climate Change: Perceptions and the Determinants

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 107-132

  11. Community Vulnerability to Climate Change

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 133-151

  12. Livelihood Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Events

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 153-160

  13. Adaptation Strategies and Factors Influencing the Adaptation Choices

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 161-190

  14. Conclusion

    • Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan, Niraj Prakash Joshi
    Pages 191-195

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 197-202
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About this book

This book conducts a holistic analysis of climate change perceptions, vulnerabilities, impacts, and adaptation, based on the primary household-data collected from the Chepang community residing in the rural Mid-Hills of Nepal. Socio-economic and demographic data from the household survey is integrated with meteorological and spatial data to conduct an integrated analysis. Quantitative analysis is also supplemented by qualitative information. Given the context of ongoing climate change, the livelihoods issues of a highly marginalized Chepang community form the center-point of analysis. The book demonstrates that balanced assets possession is a prerequisite to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the households. Furthermore, the ability of translating adaptive capacity into adaptation actions is determined by the households’ ability to correctly perceive the changes and their access to various assets. The book recommends to ensure the availability of non-farm livelihood opportunities along with access to formal/vocational education and skill development training as these are the key factors contributing to reduce the vulnerability. The book concludes that mainstreaming of climate change into development efforts is a must for sustainable development.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima, Japan

    Luni Piya, Keshav Lall Maharjan

  • TAOYAKA Program, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi Hiroshima, Japan

    Niraj Prakash Joshi

About the authors

Luni Piya, PhD, Hiroshima University

Keshav Lall Maharjan, PhD, Professor, Hiroshima University

Niraj Prakash Joshi, PhD, Hiroshima University

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