Capacity building of PEEDA staffs – Strengthening Outcome and Impact Orientation (OIO)

Two days’ workshop on Strengthening Outcome and Impact Orientation (OIO) was conducted at the PEEDA office on 21-22 September 2023 to develop clarity on key concepts and terminologies of Outcome and Impact Orientation and its importance in project management context and processes. This workshop also helped to enhance knowledge and understanding on effect chain logic and objective formulations. Further, it strengthened skills on data collection tools/methods and clarity on monitoring framework as well as gained clarity on progress reporting formats and requirements of Bread for the World, Germany. PEEDA staff also developed knowledge and skills in monitoring framework, formulation of...

Fresh and organic green leafy vegetables through Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a method of grow­ing plants without soil, using only mineral nutrient solutions in water. Terrestrial plants are grown in pipes with only their roots exposed to the mineral solu­tion, or the roots may be supported by an inert medium such as sponge. This soil-less technology has been adopted at PEEDA (Technical Support of Windpower Nepal Pvt. Ltd.), where green leafy vegetable like lettuce, rocket, celery are grown in office open spaces. It is observed that, growing in this system requires less time and also ensure no bugs or dirt. With rapid urbanization of Kathmandu and with land getting...

Training on repair and maintenance of e-cooking appliances in South Lalitpur

We're thrilled to share that our recent 'Repair and Maintenance of Electric Cooking Appliances' training was conducted successfully! 🎉📚 Held on August 22 - 23, 2023, in Gotikhel, Lalitpur, the training aimed to empower participants from Mahankal Rural Municipality with essential skills in repairing electric cooking appliances. Under the project 'Assessing the Impact of Electric Cooking Intervention in Mahankal Rural Municipality', funded by the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme from the UK, this training is expected to contribute towards the sustainable electric cooking solutions. Technically supported by Multi Technical Training School Pvt. Ltd., Butwal, the training focused on honing...

The Success and Struggles of Nepal’s Micro-Hydro Projects

Micro hydropower projects in Nepal currently face significant challenges due to national grid expansion, low household incomes and maintenance issues despite offering diverse advantages to the local communities. Within the scope of Innovation Lab in Nepal, the team has identified concrete opportunities to improve the sustainability of these micro hydropower projects and maximize their benefits. Please find below the link that reflects the thoughts of our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Biraj Gautam on the success and struggles of Nepal's micro hydro projects. https://www.wisions.net/the-success-and-struggles-of-nepals-micro-hydro-projects/

PEEDA initiates the preparation process for Local Adaptation Plan of Action at Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, Dolakha

As a part of the preparation process for “Local Adaptation Plan of Action”, PEEDA has successfully organized the community sensitization cum Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (PVCA) at different wards (ward no 1 to 9) of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, Dolakha. It was conducted from May 31, 2023 to June 11, 2023 (Jestha 17- 28, 2080). The event was supported with the enthusiastic participation of local level government representatives including the Ward Chairperson, Ward Secretary, Newly elected representatives, Members of Ward Committee, representatives of vulnerable groups and vulnerable communities including the intellectuals of the society along with other stakeholders. The main...

HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023

PEEDA wishes everyone HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023. नेपालका ५१% घरधुरीहरुले खाना पकाउनको लागि दाउरा प्रयोग गर्छन र धेरै जसो यी घरधुरीहरुमा आगो सल्काउनको लागि प्लास्टिकको प्रयोग गरिन्छ । प्लास्टिक जलाउदा डाइअक्सिन, फ्युरान्स, मर्करी र पोलिक्लोरिनेटेड बाइफेनाइल जस्ता विषाक्त ग्यासहरू र साना साना श्वास नली सम्मा पुग्ने कणहरु पनि उत्सर्जन हुन्छन । यी उत्सर्जनहरूले श्वासप्रश्वाससम्बन्धी रोगहरू र मानव प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली कम्जोर गर्छ र तिनीहरू सम्भावित रूपमा क्यान्सरजनक हुन्छन् । त्यसैले प्लास्टिक बल्नु हुदैन । त्यतिमात्र नभएर दाउरा जलाउदा पनि स्वास्थ्यलाई हानिकारक हुने धुँवाहरु उत्पन्न हुन्छ, त्यसैले सकेसम्म दाउराको खपत कम गर्नुपर्छ । धुँवा मुक्त भान्छाको लागि आधुनिक विद्युतीय चुलोमा खान...

Empowering the Future: Students and community champions in Baiteshwar Rural Municipality embrace Ecooking with open arms!

At PEEDA, we believe that change begins at the local level, and our recent promotion and demonstration events in wards 6 and 7 of Baiteshwar Rural Municipality, Dolakha,  have proven just that! As a new addition to our long-standing ecooking promotion program, we wanted to ensure faster and more efficient communication with the communities. This time, our focus was on the students and dedicated community enthusiasts who play a vital role in shaping the future of their communities. Their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about ecooking were truly inspiring! Together, we explored the benefits of electric cooking and its positive...

PEEDA participates in COMET tool demonstration workshop

PEEDA intends to strengthen its capacities via understanding the application of Community Energy Toolkit (COMET) particularly in the introduction and realization of digitalizaton in off grid hydropower communities in the areas of site identification, demand assessment, feasibility study, post installation support and the promotion of productive energy use options. We believe introducing modern and IT based digitizing tools and techniques in energy systems like COMET tool can make the systems reliable, sustainable and robust in terms of operation, management and maintenance. We are thankful to Energy Action Partners, Malaysia and the Renewable Energy for Rural Livelihood (RERL, AEPC) for providing...

Interlinkages and relationships between plastics pollution, management, and each SDG

Plastic pollution is a significant environmental challenge that affects every aspect of human life, from public health to marine ecosystems. The management of plastic waste is closely linked to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the interlinkages between plastics pollution, management, and each SDG are complex and multi-dimensional as shown in the figure below: Fig: Perspectives on interlinkages and relationships between plastics pollution, management, and each SDG. (Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/17/9963 )

PEEDA provides drinking water solutions

Due to the unanticipated effects of climate change, there has been a decline in drinking water for the residents of ward -4 of Ribdikot Rural Municipality, Palpa. Keeping this in mind, PEEDA is dedicated to providing continued technical support to tackle the drinking water challenge as a result of the climate change effects. PEEDA is thankful to KRIA Foundation, Norway for their support and engagement in resolving the issue. The link below shows our latest work covered by the media: https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2023/05/1303520