PEEDA recently conducted an experience sharing workshop on 27 September 2024 at the Office of Baiteswor Rural Municipality in Dolakha district that brought together local leaders to boost electric cooking adoption in rural areas. The practical session tackled real challenges - from improving power supply to making electric stoves more affordable for all families. Community representatives shared success stories and worked out solutions for better electrical setups in homes. "Expert presents benefits of transitioning to electric cooking as community representatives take notes." The workshop went beyond just talk - it set clear plans to help more households switch to cleaner,...

Nepal is currently experiencing erratic rainfall patterns, unexpected heavy monsoons, flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods and landslides. The frequency of such natural phenomena is increasing every day due to factors, but not limited to, particularly climate change and unplanned development, causing impact in manifolds to human lives, health and wealth. As per our localization of climate action, PEEDA has supported a community of 8 households in providing site solutions for landslide management via the application of bioengineering techniques on landslide management structures and delivering slope agriculture land technology (SALT) trainings held on August 21-22, 2024, attended by around 50...

From July 1 - July 4, 2024 , PEEDA conducted a transformative three-day repair and maintenance training focused on electric cook stoves at Baiteswor Rural Municipality. With 11 enthusiastic participants, this hands-on program equipped them with the skills to maintain and repair electric cookstoves. Collaborative Growth: Emphasizing Mutual Learning and Skill Development This hands-on training brought together trainees from diverse backgrounds to master the skills needed to maintain and repair these sustainable cooking solutions. Hands-On Excellence: Trainees Engage in Practical Tool and Equipment Handling Sessions By emphasizing practical tool handling and collaborative learning, we're not only enhancing technical expertise but also promoting...

As a part of the Climate Change and Livelihood Project, PEEDA organized a three days capacity building search and rescue training to the search and rescue task force members of Ward level Disaster Management Committee (WDMC)” in Mainapokhari on Jestha 3-5, 2081 (16-18 May, 2024). Around 25 members from ward 3 and 4 of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality and Ward 1 and 2 of Baiteshwor Rural Municipality within Dolakha district participated in the training. PEEDA believes that, with such kind of capacity-building platforms made available, the capacity of search and rescue task force members can be enhanced in search and rescue...

From June 4 – 7, 2024, PEEDA organized educational programs on renewable energy technologies and electric cooking in the five secondary schools of Baiteshwor Rural Municipality in Dolakha engaging students studying in grades 8, 9 and 10. The participating students learned about the science and basic fundamentals behind renewable energy generation and currently available energy technologies. In addition to that, students were made familiar with the needs and benefits of clean cooking solutions, and providing them with hands on practical experience to use induction stoves. PEEDA believes these school-going growing children can be the potential change agents and resource persons...

PEEDA has successfully completed and handed over the Municipal Energy Plan (MEP) for Baiteshwor Rural Municipality, Dolakha for the years 2081 to 2086 B.S. on 22 May, 2024 (Jestha 9, 2081). This comprehensive five-year plan is the result of a year-long effort, involving detailed energy forecasting and analysis, financial analysis, detailed baseline studies, surveys, group discussions, and extensive stakeholder meetings. We also organized three workshops and conducted in-depth studies on potential renewable energy technologies to ensure the plan's sustainability, focus on a clean environment, and commitment to a low carbon footprint. The formal handover ceremony was graced by the presence...

As a part of the Climate Change Project implemented in Baiteswor Rural Municipality and Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, Dolakha, supported by Bread for the World, Germany, the Members of the Executive Committee (EC) of PEEDA led by the Chairperson conducted a monitoring visit in ward -3 of Baiteswor Rural Municipality on 14-16 March, 2024 (Chaitra 1-3, 2080) to assess the outcomes of the project. The EC members interacted with the local government authorities and the targeted beneficiaries and discussed on tackling the effects of climate change. Further, they observed the cold storage system and solar lift irrigation system and understood how...

The exposure visit to Bardibas Municipality of Mahottari district was organized from 16th to 18th Baisakh 2081 (28-30 April, 2024). Altogether 27 participants including new farmer’s group leaders of ward nos. 1, 2 from Baiteshwor Rural Municipality and 3, 4 from Garuishankar Rural Municipality attended this visit. The main purpose of the visit was to explore the best agriculture practices to strengthening community resilience in Mahottari and Dhanusha districts implemented by Community Development and Advocacy Forum Nepal (CDAFN) and learn the good practices encouraging the participants to implement the practices to make their village climate-resilient. Observed activities Bioengineering: A smart...

With support from the UK Aid Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme, PEEDA has taken a significant step towards institutionalizing repair and maintenance (R&M) practices for e-cooking appliances. We're thrilled to share some moments of our latest initiatives. PEEDA organized a workshop on 29th February 2024 with fruitful discussion gathering invaluable feedback from experts representing the Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), the Butwal Technical Institute, and other technical institutions based in Kathmandu, Banepa, Butwal, the Nepal Renewable Energy Programme, GIZ Nepal, other INGOs/NGOs as well as major e-cooking technology suppliers, and...

PEEDA showcases its journey of impactful climate change solutions with small grants at COP 28 Side Event in SDG Pavilion In the COP28 Side events hosted by UNDP GEF SGP, PEEDA highlighted its initiatives of clean energy for heating water and cooking events to reduce the carbon footprints with the help of small grants by IKI and UNDP GEF SGP. The discussion on this event mainly focused on the role of civil societies working at the ground level and the importance of community focused approach for addressing the impacts of climate change and sustainable development. Please find below the recording...