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  1. Artikel ; Online: Living on the margins: Climate change impacts and adaptation by remote communities living in the Pacific Islands, the Himalaya and desert Australia

    Race, Digby / Gentle, Popular / Mathew, Supriya

    Climate Risk Management. 2023, v. 40 p.100503-

    2023  

    Abstract: The latest IPCC assessment reports (2021, 2022 and 2023) confirm the devastating impacts of climate change are being felt with increasing frequency and intensity, with these impacts causing profound changes in the livelihoods of remote communities. ... ...

    Abstract The latest IPCC assessment reports (2021, 2022 and 2023) confirm the devastating impacts of climate change are being felt with increasing frequency and intensity, with these impacts causing profound changes in the livelihoods of remote communities. People who are heavily dependent on agriculture, fisheries and forestry are particularly impacted, with risks and vulnerabilities increasing. These communities are already adapting their livelihoods, yet they often face constrained access to critical information, social safety nets, knowledge and skills, and technology, for effective adaptation to climate change. More importantly, they are typically outside the mainstream decision making and socio-economic structures that provide vital support during times of crisis. This article synthesizes analysis of the climate change impacts on, and adaptation by, remote communities living in very different environments - the tropical islands of the South Pacific, the mountains of the Himalaya in Nepal, and the deserts of central Australia. The authors' analysis informs discussion about the limitations and strengths of local adaptation by remote communities and what strategies can support them build resilience.
    Schlagwörter climate ; climate change ; forestry ; people ; risk management ; socioeconomics ; Australia ; Himalayan region ; Nepal ; Remote communities ; Climate change impacts ; Community adaptation ; Resilient communities
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsort Elsevier B.V.
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
    Anmerkung Use and reproduction
    ZDB-ID 2751138-8
    ISSN 2212-0963
    ISSN 2212-0963
    DOI 10.1016/j.crm.2023.100503
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  2. Artikel: Contribution of Community-Managed Sal-Based Forest in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: A Case from Nepal

    Rijal, Sushila / Sinutok, Sutinee / Techato, Kuaanan / Gentle, Popular / Khanal, Uttam / Gyawali, Saroj

    Forests. 2022 Feb. 07, v. 13, no. 2

    2022  

    Abstract: Forests are viable tools in combating the impacts of climate change, as they are capable of sequestering atmospheric carbon and storing it in different pools. This study aimed to examine the carbon sequestration potential of community-managed Shorea ... ...

    Abstract Forests are viable tools in combating the impacts of climate change, as they are capable of sequestering atmospheric carbon and storing it in different pools. This study aimed to examine the carbon sequestration potential of community-managed Shorea robusta (Sal) forest and assess the practices that have the potential to reduce adverse climate change impacts, thereby improving the livelihoods of forest-based communities. For this, we obtained forest inventory-derived carbon data from 11 sample plots of Shorea robusta (Sal) forest, analyzed them using allometric equations, and estimated the carbon storage and climate change mitigation potential of these forests, while focus group discussions and desk review of secondary information were employed to investigate the adaptation potential. The results show that the estimated biomass density of the selected forest is 352.46 ± 63.79 t/ha, whereas the carbon stock density is 165.66 ± 29.98 t/ha and the CO₂ equivalent is 598.07 ± 110.48 t/ha. The study further revealed that community forest management, as a successful model of participatory forest management and community forest user group (CFUG) as a resourceful local institution, has been playing an important role in the diversification of livelihoods and income opportunities, social cohesion and thus climate change adaptation through collective actions. The adaptation and mitigation of climate change impacts have been prioritized in the operational plans of the CFUGs. Through the promotion and prioritization of alternative energy, agroforestry and enhanced livelihood options, the CFUGs are committed to the sustainable management of forest resources and to enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. This study indicates the relevance of community forests as a priority institution for the implementation of Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPA) and support National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) to combat climatic impacts, providing important information for planners and policy makers in Nepal and elsewhere.
    Schlagwörter Shorea robusta ; agroforestry ; allometry ; biomass ; carbon ; carbon dioxide ; carbon sequestration ; carbon sinks ; climate change ; community forestry ; focus groups ; forest management ; forests ; income ; issues and policy ; livelihood ; models ; prioritization ; renewable energy sources ; social cohesion ; stocking rate ; Nepal
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2022-0207
    Erscheinungsort Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 2527081-3
    ISSN 1999-4907
    ISSN 1999-4907
    DOI 10.3390/f13020262
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  3. Artikel: A systematic review of Nepalese farmers’ climate change adaptation strategies

    Rijal, Sushila / Gentle, Popular / Khanal, Uttam / Wilson, Clevo / Rimal, Bhagawat

    Climate policy. 2022 Jan. 14, v. 22, no. 1

    2022  

    Abstract: Given the increasing vulnerabilities and adverse effects of climate change, the development and implementation of adaptation strategies is essential. This is particularly so for Nepal where the agriculture sector – the mainstay of the country’s economy – ...

    Abstract Given the increasing vulnerabilities and adverse effects of climate change, the development and implementation of adaptation strategies is essential. This is particularly so for Nepal where the agriculture sector – the mainstay of the country’s economy – is highly vulnerable to climate change. As a country that loses much from climate change, local communities here have been adapting to climate change impacts using localized knowledge and practices. However, few studies have systematically reviewed the adaptation strategies of Nepalese farmers. We conduct such a review using the RepOrting Standards for Systematic Evidence Syntheses (ROSES) guidelines. The relevant literature is retrieved using Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The adaptation strategies of the Nepalese farmers are broadly categorized under seven themes and twenty-nine sub-themes: (a) access to financial resources and risk transfer; (b) diversification of livelihoods, income sources and agricultural practices; (c) spatial adaptation; (d) climate smart agriculture; (e) common pooling of resources and social action; (f) traditional and local knowledge; and (g) food and water storage and security. Diversification of livelihoods, income sources and agricultural practices are the most common adaptation strategies employed. All the strategies practiced are autonomous, have a short term orientation and reactive in nature rather than being sustainable and proactive. The outputs of this study explore the significance of the local adaptation strategies and to what extent they should be integrated into the mainstream of national and local level development plans. These findings of Nepal – are relevant to neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Bangladesh and India. Key policy insights This study finds that locally practiced adaptation strategies have a short term and reactive focus rather than being sustainable and proactive solutions. Farmers are confronting weak institutions and financial and managerial difficulties in coping with climate change and adapting to its impacts; hence, local-level adaptation strategies alone cannot cope with the harsh impacts of climate change. The research findings indicate the urgency and need to integrate or mainstream local adaptation strategies into national and local level development planning to strengthen adaptation practice and make it sustainable.
    Schlagwörter agricultural industry ; climate change ; climate-smart agriculture ; environmental policy ; income ; risk ; systematic review ; water storage ; Bangladesh ; Bhutan ; India ; Nepal
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2022-0114
    Umfang p. 132-146.
    Erscheinungsort Taylor & Francis
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 2051510-8
    ISSN 1752-7457 ; 1469-3062
    ISSN (online) 1752-7457
    ISSN 1469-3062
    DOI 10.1080/14693062.2021.1977600
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  4. Artikel: Transhumant Pastoralism in the Context of Socioeconomic and Climate Change in the Mountains of Nepal

    Gentle, Popular / Thwaites Rik

    Mountain research and development. 2016 May, v. 36, no. 2

    2016  

    Abstract: This research explored how transhumant pastoralism has been sustained and promoted in the context of socioeconomic and climate change in the mountain regions of Nepal. Based on case study research conducted in Nepal’s western mountains, the status, ... ...

    Abstract This research explored how transhumant pastoralism has been sustained and promoted in the context of socioeconomic and climate change in the mountain regions of Nepal. Based on case study research conducted in Nepal’s western mountains, the status, opportunities, and constraints of transhumant pastoralism in the changing context were analyzed. We found that indigenous and traditional knowledge, feelings of cultural identity, collective ownership, income, and mutual benefits have acted as motivating factors in sustaining transhumant pastoralism for generations. The continuation of this practice is threatened by the following challenges: the impacts of climate change on mountain ecosystems, socioeconomic changes, market influence on livelihood decisions, youth migration and labor shortage, low motivation of local people to engage in livestock rearing, and conflicts between herder and nonherder communities and institutions, as well as inadequate policy support and institutional arrangements. We conclude that unless there are positive policy and institutional arrangements to support transhumant pastoralism, the age-old practice will disappear.
    Schlagwörter case studies ; climate change ; ecosystems ; income ; indigenous knowledge ; issues and policy ; labor ; livelihood ; livestock ; markets ; motivation ; mountains ; ownership ; pastoralism ; rearing ; youth ; Nepal
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2016-05
    Umfang p. 173-182.
    Erscheinungsort The International Mountain Society
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 625728-8
    ISSN 0276-4741
    ISSN 0276-4741
    DOI 10.1659%2FMRD-JOURNAL-D-15-00011.1
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  5. Artikel: Against the Tide: The Future of Transhumant Herders in the Kailash Sacred Landscape of Nepal

    Pasakhala, Binaya / Ghate, Rucha / Phuntsho, Karma / Gentle, Popular / Gurung, Janita / Shrestha, Ashok / Gurung, Kamala / Thapa, Sunil

    Mountain research and development. 2021 Sept. 14, v. 41, no. 4

    2021  

    Abstract: Transhumant pastoralism, with its cultural, ecological, and socioeconomic significance, is an important livelihood strategy for mountain communities. Despite its importance, transhumant pastoralism is declining in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. This ... ...

    Abstract Transhumant pastoralism, with its cultural, ecological, and socioeconomic significance, is an important livelihood strategy for mountain communities. Despite its importance, transhumant pastoralism is declining in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. This study examines the drivers of change experienced by transhumant herders in Bajhang, western Nepal, in order to understand future implications for transhumant pastoralism in the region. Here, animals are raised to transport goods to remote villages and to earn supplemental income through the sale of milk, meat, and livestock. The study found that herders are experiencing multiple drivers of changes—including socioeconomic, political, institutional, ecological, and climatic—which have both positive and negative implications for their livelihoods. Herders have responded to these changes by altering their transhumance routes and by reducing the variety and numbers of animals raised. The increasing market demand for meat from freely grazed animals and limited road access are current factors contributing to the perpetuation of transhumant herding in Bajhang. Meanwhile, the institutional mechanisms provisioned in the National Rangeland Policy are neither functional in the study area nor able to resolve issues of the herders. The study recommends developing an incentive-based mechanism involving herders and other stakeholders to address the challenges faced by herders.
    Schlagwörter income ; issues and policy ; landscapes ; livelihood ; livestock ; meat ; milk ; politics ; rangelands ; research and development ; stakeholders ; supply balance ; transhumance ; Himalayan region ; Nepal
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2021-0914
    Umfang p. R8-R15.
    Erscheinungsort International Mountain Society
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 625728-8
    ISSN 0276-4741
    ISSN 0276-4741
    DOI 10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-20-00073.1
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  6. Artikel: Household and community responses to impacts of climate change in the rural hills of Nepal

    Gentle, Popular / Rik Thwaites / Digby Race / Kim Alexander / Tek Maraseni

    Climatic change. 2018 Mar., v. 147, no. 1-2

    2018  

    Abstract: The research was designed to answer how households and local communities in rural Nepal are responding to the impacts of climate change. Using four villages as case study units, a mixed method approach was adopted in a multi-scaled process carried out at ...

    Abstract The research was designed to answer how households and local communities in rural Nepal are responding to the impacts of climate change. Using four villages as case study units, a mixed method approach was adopted in a multi-scaled process carried out at community, district and national levels. The research found that adaptation practices being adopted differ according to household well-being and are largely governed by access to education, information and resources within the community. Responses such as livelihood and income diversification, internal migration, share cropping, taking consumption loans, use of alternative energy and use of bio-pesticides were found to mostly vary according to well-being status of the interviewees. Development of adaptation plans, strategies and support mechanisms should take account of the different adaptation practices and needs of households. If such individual situations are not considered, adaptation responses may be ineffective or even be maladaptive and increase vulnerability. The research also found that the autonomous, unplanned and reactive nature of adaptation practices chosen by rural communities can contribute to further inequity and unequal power relations. The knowledge generated from this research contributes to understanding of how climate change contributes to vulnerability, but also how local practices and lack of an effective climate policy or response measures may magnify the effects of many existing drivers of vulnerability in terms of maladaptation and increasing social inequalities.
    Schlagwörter biopesticides ; case studies ; climate change ; education ; environmental policy ; hills ; households ; income ; livelihood ; loans ; renewable energy sources ; rural areas ; rural communities ; sharecropping ; social inequality ; villages ; Nepal
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsverlauf 2018-03
    Umfang p. 267-282.
    Erscheinungsort Springer Netherlands
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    ZDB-ID 751086-x
    ISSN 0165-0009
    ISSN 0165-0009
    DOI 10.1007/s10584-017-2124-8
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  7. Artikel ; Online: Increasing safe abortion access through universal health care: promising signs from Nepal and Pakistan.

    Monga, Tanvi / Bajracharya, Madhabi / Aziz, Hina / Sherpa, Lhamo Yangchen / Shaikh, Irum / Shabbir, Ghulam / Gentle, Popular / Samandari, Ghazaleh

    Sexual and reproductive health matters

    2020  Band 28, Heft 2, Seite(n) 1763008

    Mesh-Begriff(e) Abortion, Induced ; Abortion, Legal ; Female ; Health Services Accessibility ; Humans ; Nepal ; Pakistan ; Pregnancy ; Universal Health Care
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2020-05-25
    Erscheinungsland England
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article
    ISSN 2641-0397
    ISSN (online) 2641-0397
    DOI 10.1080/26410397.2020.1763008
    Datenquelle MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  8. Artikel: Communities and disaster response: Effectiveness of community Forest user groups (CFUGs) in responding to the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 in Nepal

    Gentle, Popular / Maraseni, Tek N. / Paudel, Dinesh / Dahal, Ganga R. / Kanel, Tara / Pathak, Bharati

    Research in Globalization

    Abstract: Natural disasters and pandemics are evolving as major global threats that are posing an enormous challenge to socio-economic and environmental wellbeing Using a real time analysis of the impressive role played by Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) in ... ...

    Abstract Natural disasters and pandemics are evolving as major global threats that are posing an enormous challenge to socio-economic and environmental wellbeing Using a real time analysis of the impressive role played by Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) in Nepal in responding to the 2015 earthquakes (Earthquake-15) and COVID-19, this paper explores the scopes, capacities, institutional strengths and attributes required for community-based institutions such as CFUGs to become effective in managing and responding natural or other disasters Our findings suggest that being an autonomous and well-recognized community based institution with trusted social capital (trust, connectedness, norms and network) for collective action together with its scope and mandate to democratically manage and mobilize its physical, financial, natural and human assets, CFUGs have become the most effective institution to provide immediate support to disaster affected communities While most of other agencies including non-governmental organizations spend a lot of time exploring avenues for immediate response to the disasters, CFUGs have immediate access and infrastructure to support millions of people in rural areas We argue that this contribution needs to be recognized, and CFUGs can provide a valuable institutional framework for the preparedness, response and recovery from disasters and to build resilience in the future
    Schlagwörter covid19
    Verlag WHO
    Dokumenttyp Artikel
    Anmerkung WHO #Covidence: #867080
    Datenquelle COVID19

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  9. Artikel ; Online: Effectiveness of community forest user groups (CFUGs) in responding to the 2015 earthquakes and COVID-19 in Nepal

    Gentle, Popular / Maraseni, Tek N. / Paudel, Dinesh / Dahal, Ganga R. / Kanel, Tara / Pathak, Bharati

    Research in Globalization

    2020  Band 2, Seite(n) 100025

    Schlagwörter covid19
    Sprache Englisch
    Verlag Elsevier BV
    Erscheinungsland us
    Dokumenttyp Artikel ; Online
    ISSN 2590-051X
    DOI 10.1016/j.resglo.2020.100025
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  10. Artikel ; Online: A prospective cohort study to assess the acceptability of Sayana Press among 18-49-year-old women in Nepal.

    Sherpa, Lhamo Yangchen / Tinkari, Bhim Singh / Gentle, Popular / Sah, Ram Kumar / Shrestha, Amul / Sahani, Sanjeev Kumar / Aryal, Kabita / Ghimire, Jagdishwor / Karki, Deepak Kumar

    Contraception

    2021  Band 104, Heft 6, Seite(n) 623–627

    Abstract: Objective: We compared acceptability and continuation of Sayana Press, a subcutaneous formulation of depot-medroxyprogesteone acetate (DMPA) in a Uniject injection system, to intramuscular (IM) DMPA, among both current users of DMPA-IM and new users in ... ...

    Abstract Objective: We compared acceptability and continuation of Sayana Press, a subcutaneous formulation of depot-medroxyprogesteone acetate (DMPA) in a Uniject injection system, to intramuscular (IM) DMPA, among both current users of DMPA-IM and new users in Nepal.
    Study design: We recruited women seeking injectable contraception at 14 public health facilities in Nepal selected for geographic diversity. We enrolled women who self-selected either Sayana Press or DMPA-IM and used structured interviews to obtain baseline demographics and assess satisfaction and continuation rates at 1, 3, and 6 months.
    Results: Seven hundred ninety-four women (71%) selected and received Sayana Press, while 318 women (28.6%) selected and received DMPA-IM. One hundred and seventy-eight (48%) women continuing Sayana Press injection reported that they experienced "no possible side effects" compared to 29 (22%) among DMPA-IM selectors during the previous 6 months. The continuation rate of Sayana Press at 6 months was higher than DMPA-IM (Sayana Press 46.5% vs DMPA-IM 34.4%; p < 0.001). Selection of Sayana Press method (OR
    Conclusion: Sayana Press is acceptable to women in Nepal with the preference for Sayana Press over DMPA-IM (higher proportion chose the method when counseled and given the option, better continuation).
    Implications: The potential for self-injection with Sayana Press® may have implications for continuation and opportunity for future research and strategies to roll out this innovative technology must be explored.
    Mesh-Begriff(e) Adolescent ; Adult ; Contraceptive Agents, Female ; Female ; Humans ; Injections, Subcutaneous ; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate ; Middle Aged ; Nepal ; Prospective Studies ; Young Adult
    Chemische Substanzen Contraceptive Agents, Female ; Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (C2QI4IOI2G)
    Sprache Englisch
    Erscheinungsdatum 2021-07-16
    Erscheinungsland United States
    Dokumenttyp Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80106-9
    ISSN 1879-0518 ; 0010-7824
    ISSN (online) 1879-0518
    ISSN 0010-7824
    DOI 10.1016/j.contraception.2021.07.009
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