Current Projects

Demonstration of effective landslide management through on-sight solutions

The project aims to demonstrate effective management of landslides via the use of local resources, application of indigenous knowledge and adoption of Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT) and bio-engineering techniques. Through this initiative, the project aims to strengthen capacities of local government and communities to implement social innovations and mobilize...

Climate Resilient Communities and Sustainable Livelihood Initiatives for Pro-Poor of Dolakha district of Nepal (Phase III)

The project aims to enhance adaptive capabilities of targeted communities viz. women and children, marginalized commuities, Dalits and ethnic minorities against adverse effects of climate change. Moreover, it also aims to enhance agri-entrepreneurship skills, climate -resilient agricultural techniques and innovation in irrigation methodologies among targeted communities. The project is currently...

WISIONS Innovation Lab in Nepal

The rural communities can generate increased income and food security from diversified agriculture and on and off farm activities via proper linkages between energy and landscape level management solutions alongside effective and adequate collaboration and joint investment by local government and local communities. The objectives of the project: - Establish...

Promoting Electric Cooking in Nepalese Households

The project aims to promote electric cooking in collaboration with local governments and relevant e-cooking stakeholders. It targets to reduce the dependency of rural households on fuelwood thereby avoiding deforestation methods and increasing electricity consumption. Adequate capacity development is encouraged at both household and different levels of government to boost...