An overview of the opportunities and challenges of promoting climate change adaptation at the local level: a case study from a community adaptation planning in Nepal

摘要: As the practice of Community Based Adaptation (CBA) to climate change in countries like Nepal is growing, literature has pointed out need for more research order test effectiveness CBA reaching most vulnerable households and its wider applicability. This paper reviews a Plan (CAP) piloted implemented Nepal. The study involved interviews interaction with wide range relevant stakeholders, map their perceptions on CAP. findings show that CAP process implementation provided recognition role local communities adaptation, ensured participation leadership planning process. However, due issues related structure governance community-based organizations, benefits adaptation support were enjoyed mostly by elites powerful individuals. suggests inclusive approaches are needed, so as ensure institutions accountable responsive households. could be achieved devolving decision-making power ensuring provisions membership, representation resource allocation encourage equitable sharing benefits.