OUR PROJECTS -> CCAM-1
Better Locally Led Adaptation - Helambu, Nepal
Empowering local stakeholders to lead climate change adaptation efforts ensures that communities on the front lines of climate impacts have a significant voice in decisions directly affecting their lives and livelihoods. Effective climate change adaptation necessitates a deep understanding of local contexts, encompassing local cultures, values, and knowledge systems. By prioritizing local leadership and insights, we can develop more resilient and sustainable strategies that are tailored to the unique needs and strengths of each community.
The Heart of our Project
The primary aim of the project is to support vulnerable communities and the local government of Helambu Rural Municipality in designing and establishing flexible, inclusive institutional frameworks to manage climate risks and facilitate locally led adaptation. By doing so, the project seeks to enhance resilience to climate change and ensure sustainable development in the region.
The Heart of our Project
- Capacity strengthening of the local ward disaster management committees’ knowledge, and technical capacity on climate adaptation and inclusion.
- Capacity strengthening of key municipality duty bearers on climate adaptation and management.
- Capacity strengthening of Youth Groups to act as rescue leaders during disasters.
Who We Supported
- All the seven ward level disaster management committees.
- Households in the sixty-five settlements across Helambu Rural Municipality.
- Fifty-six youths who are trained as community-based first responders.
Timeline
July 2023 – September 2024
Our Partners in Change
July 2023 – September 2024
Our Achievements
- A comprehensive and integrated local adaptation plan of action for 5 years has been produced for the Helambu Rural Municipality.
- Local Disaster Management Committee and Key Municipality duty bearers in Helambu are aware of Climate Change Adaptation and disaster management.
- 56 local youths in Helambu are trained as community based first responders and have basic rescue equipment in their communities.
- A local education sector contingency plan is currently being developed.
