인도·남아시아

Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change. According to the Climate Risk Index, Nepal ranks 10th in the world as a country most affected by past climate hazards. Nepal’s climate vulnerability stems from an interplay of climatic factors, unique geography, weak policies and institutions, and existing development pathways that are not resilient to shocks. The impacts of climate change are profound across economic sectors in Nepal, particularly those related to natural resources and agriculture. Climate impacts also negatively affect infrastructure, service provision, and public health in urban and rural areas. Nepal`s susceptibility to epidemic and pandemic potential diseases is multifaceted and likely to be amplified by climate change. Additionally, buildings in Nepal are prone to damage during earthquakes and climate-related disasters such as floods and landslides due to poor building construction practices, such as rubble stone masonry. This Nepal Disaster Resilience Development Policy Credit operation implements the NDC’s adaptation priorities. It consolidates the gains of the previous Cat DDO by deepening the policy and institutional reforms on climate disaster resilience.