Impact of Climate Change and its Impact on Forest Resource at Global and Local Level

This assessment report assesses the nature and type of climate change impacts on forests in general and forest in Nepal, by reviewing available literature and compiling the observations. A key conclusion coming out of this review is that climate change is not only an issue of international concern but is now a local problem in Nepal.

People in the plains and the hills have observed unexpected changes in their weather, water and environment. Reduced rainfall and water supply, upward shifting of certain plant species and increased incidence of diseases on crops are major issues commonly raised by respondents.

These perceptions of climate change and associated impacts are in line with the expected ecological impact from a scientific point of view.

It also aims to assist policy makers and forest planners to reduce the vulnerability of the sector to climatic changes. It will contribute to the effects of climate change, to enhance the protection of forests against, among others, forest fires, and to maintain and enhance the protective functions of forests against the increasing threat of extreme weather events as well as erosion and desertification problems.

 Since forests are important components of the livelihoods system for over two-thirds of the population of Nepal, they can offer an important basis for creating and safeguarding more climate-resilient livelihoods.

Source:- http://www.forestrynepal.org/publications/article/5292