Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Nepal is exposed to multiple geophysical and hydro-meteorological hazards. Climate change threatens to increase the risks of disasters and negate the chances of sustainable development. The people suffer from water-induced disasters such as flood, and reoccurrence of devastating havocs (e.g., outbreak of fire and diseases in rural communities) in the plain areas of the country. Therefore, SUS has been working on the issues of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. SUS supports for mobilizing the vulnerable communities to cope with such situations, as well as preparing them, through awareness-raising and developing their capabilities to manage and cope with potential disaster in the future. It also raises awareness about the risks associated with climate change at the local level. Besides, under extreme cases, it also directly provides short-term relief and rehabilitation support to the needy disaster victims.