Nepal is prone to different types of water-induced disasters, including floods, which are becoming more frequent in recent years and causing damage to human lives, property and infrastructure. Various adaptation options – both structural and non-structural measures are adopted to minimize the impacts of disasters. Soft-structural measures are Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) that address improvements and maintenance of ecosystem services, can significantly complement engineering options, for contributing to flood risk reduction. However, the selection of effective adaptation options based on empirical evidence of good adaptation practices and through systematic economic analysis is still limited. Therefore, this study intends to conduct valuation of EbA measures through analysis of benefits, costs, and potential impacts arising from the implementation of selected EbA approaches in target river basin. The study will also identify and recommend appropriate and cost-efficient adaptation options to be implemented for flood protection in the study watershed. 

 

Team Members:  

Ms. Shreya Bajimaya as Principal Investigator 

Mr. Pranav Karki as Economist 

Mr. Girish Lamsal as Hydrologist 

 

Geographical Coverage: 

Mawa-Ratuwa River Basin, Nepal