Plastics have a significant impact on various ecosystem services and climate change. Plastics do not biodegrade quickly and can persist in our environment for decades, releasing toxic chemicals. Microplastics can harm soil health and decrease soil fertility, which ultimately affects the plant’s growth leads to impacts in crop production. The accumulation of plastics in natural habitats can disrupt the ecology of the ecosystem by altering the natural food chain. Plastic wastes are also the Fig: Illustration of plastics affecting various ecosystem services and climate change on terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric ecosystems (Pic source: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179963) major sources of water pollution like...

PEEDA is delighted to share our work "Solar Powered Hot Shower in Cold Mustang" funded by UNDP-GEF Small Grant Programme. Please go through the link below for the coverage by UNDP Nepal. https://undpnepal.exposure.co/2022-a-year-in-review

Here in South Lalitpur's Gotikhel, PEEDA conducted an electric pressure cooker demonstration that attracted both men and women eager to learn and incorporate this innovative product into their daily cooking patterns. It's heartening to see the enthusiasm and willingness of the community to embrace new technology for a better tomorrow. #PEEDA #technology #empowerment #community #Lalitpur #Gotikhel"

PEEDA is pleased to support 55 induction stoves and electric pressure cookers to the residents of former Mirge VDC, current Ward no. 3 of Baiteswor Rural Municipality, Dolakha.With this initiative, we aim to promote sustainable living and provide a safer and more efficient cooking option to the local community. We believe that access to modern cooking technology is essential for the well-being of communities, and we are proud to have contributed to this cause. We would like to thank our supporters and partners who have made this initiative possible.Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people and...

"Bringing Sustainable Cooking to the Corners: The joint team of PEEDA and CEED in cooperation with RERL conducts e-cooking demonstrations at one of the remotest hills of the nation. " The organization is committed to promoting sustainable living practices. To achieve this, we recently conducted E-cooking demonstration programs at 15 different locations within Bajura district, sensitizing more than 700 local people on the functioning and benefits of electric pressure cookers and induction stoves. These demonstrations were designed to introduce electric cooking practices as an alternative to traditional cooking methods relying on firewood and fossil fuels. By adopting electric cooking practices,...

A two days annual planning, review and reflection meeting of Climate Change and Livelihood Project (Phase II) was conducted on February 19-20, 2023 involving the central level staffs and field facilitators. This meeting acted as a platform in which discussions were held on accomplished project activities, sharing on the challenges in the project implementation, detail activity planning with division of roles and responsibilities, knowledge transfer among the project team, strengths and gap identification and ways moving forward.

Installing solar panels and wind turbines is an excellent way to provide electricity to remote areas where power infrastructure may be difficult or impossible to install. This is especially important in places like Upper Mustang, where access to electricity is limited. By using renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the Kimling village can reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and help mitigate the effects of climate change. In addition, having access to electricity can have numerous benefits for the villagers including improvement in their quality of lives and enabling them to access modern technology and communication tools. In overall,...

PEEDA has developed few knowledge management materials highlighting the benefits of using electric cooking technologies. PEEDA believes that these materials would further support in community sensitization and awareness on electric cooking.

PEEDA recently conducted a one day orientation programme in each of the project site on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to the School Management Committee/Parents Teachers Association, Elected representatives and students from class 8-12 in Nilkantheshwor Ma.Vi.,Jugu; Kalidhunga Ma.Vi, Mirge and Baiteshwor Ma.Vi., Namdu, Dolakha from 5-7 February, 2023. Nearly 470 people were sensitized on School based DRR and CCA including their terminologies, Safe School and School Level Disaster Plans.

Author: Nabindra Raj Shrestha Electric cooking practices have become increasingly popular in recent years, as people look for more energy-efficient and sustainable cooking methods. However, promoting electric cooking practices in remote areas is not without its challenges. Recently, PEEDA conducted Electric Cooking Outreach (ECO) Follow-Up Study in wards 1 and 2 of Nehcha Salyan rural municipality of Solukhumbu district to understand the impacts of ECO pilot studies on cooking practices in the communities over a longer timeframe. This article presents the major obstacles we noticed to the widespread adoption of E-cooking practices in the areas under study. One of the...