Using biophysical and social analysis methods, this paper evaluated agricultural practices under changing climate in the Koshi Basin and assessed adaptation options. Agricultural trend analysis showed that in the recent three to four decades, the total cultivated area had declined in all parts of...
Bastakoti, Ram C.
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Bharati, Luna
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Bhattarai, U.
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Wahid, Shahriar M.
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[Agriculture under changing climate conditions and adaptation options in the Koshi Basin]
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Agriculture under changing climate conditions and adaptation options in the Koshi Basin
Rural people in Nepal and other developing nations are part of complex, social-ecological systems. Efforts to provide assistance to these people must integrate knowledge from a variety of perspectives. This report documents the use of a role-playing game, supported by an agent-based model, to dem...
Janmaat, J.
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Lapp, S.
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Wannop, T.
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Bharati, Luna
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Sugden, Fraser
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[Demonstrating complexity with a roleplaying simulation: investing in water in the Indrawati Subbasin, Nepal]
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Demonstrating complexity with a roleplaying simulation: investing in water in the Indrawati Subbasin, Nepal
Water resources can play significant roles in development pathways for water-endowed, low-income countries like Nepal. This article describes three visions for water resource development in the Karnali and Mahakali Basins of Western Nepal: state-led development, demand-driven development and pres...
Pakhtigian, E.L.
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Jeuland, M.
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Bharati, Luna
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Pandey, Vishnu Prasad
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[The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of western Nepal]
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The role of hydropower in visions of water resources development for rivers of western Nepal
Many rural communities in Nepal experience considerable water stress during the dry season. Water storage systems (WSSs) have been proposed to supplement rain-fed irrigation and augment domestic water services in these communities. We evaluate household preferences for WSSs using a choice experim...
Price, J.I.
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Janmaat, J.
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Sugden, Fraser
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Bharati, Luna
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[Water storage systems and preference heterogeneity in water-scarce environments: a choice experiment in Nepal’s Koshi River Basin]
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Water storage systems and preference heterogeneity in water-scarce environments: a choice experiment in Nepal’s Koshi River Basin
The Himalayas are highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, as it consequently increases the vulnerability of downstream communities, livelihoods and ecosystems. Western Nepal currently holds significant potential as multiple opportunities for water development within the country are u...
Pandey, Vishnu Prasad
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Sharma, Akriti
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Dhaubanjar, Sanita
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Bharati, Luna
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Joshi, I.R.
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[Climate shocks and responses in Karnali-Mahakali basins, western Nepal]
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Climate shocks and responses in Karnali-Mahakali basins, western Nepal