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Volume 9 Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change Climate Change Conference 2018
October 15-16, 2018
October 15-16, 2018 Dubai, UAE
7th International Conference on
Climate Change and Medical Entomology
Adaptive and interactive climate future by integrating scientific information with local perceptions
Engila Mishra Maharjan
Climate Change Specialist at ASHA Project, Nepal
C limate change is already having adverse impacts on ecosystems and communities through higher temperatures, prolonged
droughts and more frequent extremes. However, a gap remains between public understanding, scientific knowledge
about climate change and effective adaptation options identification and implementation. Adaptation to the climate change
cannot effectively occur unless the planning process adopts an ecosystem-based approach. The livelihoods of smallholder
farmers/community depend on natural systems that extend beyond administrative boundaries. Therefore, to enhance the
climate resilience of natural environment and to sustain ecosystem services needs to consider the environment at a larger
ecosystem level in Adaptation for Smallholders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project. This poster highlights the novel approaches
for covering natural boundary of climate change adaptation plan by adopting the enhanced approaches for climate change
adaptation planning and implementation which integrates scientific information with local perceptions and also it contributes
to fulfill the gaps. These approaches are Geographic Information System (GIS) based sub-watershed and Participatory Scenario
Development (PSD). Since, GIS based sub watershed assessment is necessary in order to support for ecosystem level resilience
building by addressing upstream and downstream linkages whereas PSD is necessary for envisioning future for balancing
both development and ecosystem needs. Therefore, this assessment process provides communities with the opportunity to
interactively explore different climate futures, builds capability and capacity for dealing with complex challenges and socializes
adaptation priorities with diverse publics. Furthermore, it enhances learning effects for resilient climate futures.
Biography
Engila Mishra Maharjan has completed her Master of Science in Natural Resource Management from Pokhara University, Nepal and has completed her second
master of Science in Sustainable Energy System and Management from Flensburg University. She has worked in the field of environment, energy and climate
change more than 12 years in South East Asia region and has published more than 10 papers in reputed journals.
Engila Mishra Maharjan, J Earth Sci Clim Change 2018, Volume 9
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617-C4-048