Stocktaking of local adaptation plans and initiatives in the changing political context in Nepal

Climate change has multiple impacts on the people's livelihood. Adaptation is not new concept since multiple stakeholders including the communities have been coping and adapting to the changing climate. This paper explores the opinions and perceptions of climate experts on the local adaptation plans in the changing political context in Nepal. The Delphi research technique was applied to gather the information from the experts through the open-ended questions via online questionnaire survey. The local government units have more power and authorities in the new governance structure. The experts expressed the need for specific and evidence-based capacity building for the newly elected government officers at the local and provincial levels to successfully implement the local adaptation plans. It is also important to effectively utilize and track the climate finance allocated at the local level. The experts have mixed perceptions and observations on the Nepal Climate Change Support Programme in Nepal.