Framework for effectiveness and resilience of small and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal

The document outlines a project designed to help the Government of Nepal, specifically the Department of Irrigation, address the impacts of climate change on agricultural irrigation. It highlights that while agriculture contributes approximately 33% of Nepal's GDP, it is highly vulnerable to monsoon climate and topography, with climate change and extreme events causing an annual loss of about 0.8% of agricultural GDP. The project's primary output is a framework intended to guide policy-makers and project designers in assessing and mitigating climate risks for small- and medium-scale irrigation systems to ensure they are efficient, equitable, and resilient.

• Agriculture is a critical economic pillar for Nepal, contributing roughly 33% of the gross domestic product (GDP), yet it remains vulnerable to the region's topography and monsoon climate.
• Climate change and extreme weather events are causing an estimated annual loss of 0.8% of Nepal's agricultural GDP, necessitating a reconsideration of current irrigation design and management due to increased droughts and floods.

APA

Climate and Development Knowledge Network (2017). Framework for effectiveness and resilience of small and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal. https://cdkn.org/resource/effectiveness-resilience-small-medium-irrigation-nepal

Chicago

Climate and Development Knowledge Network. Framework for effectiveness and resilience of small and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal. 2017. https://cdkn.org/resource/effectiveness-resilience-small-medium-irrigation-nepal.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climateanddevelopmentknowledgenetwork2017framework, author = {{Climate and Development Knowledge Network}}, title = {{Framework for effectiveness and resilience of small and medium-scale irrigation systems in Nepal}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, year = {2017}, month = jun, url = {https://cdkn.org/resource/effectiveness-resilience-small-medium-irrigation-nepal}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }