Toward Sustainable Livelihoods

The Glacier Trust

The Towards Sustainable Livelihoods Programme is designed to enhance the resilience of eleven remote Nepali villages in Nawalparasi against the adverse impacts of climate change. The Glacier Trust (TGT), and local delivery partner Himalayan Community Development Forum (HICODEF), will implement sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on coffee cultivation, tunnel vegetable farming, and goat rearing, alongside successful organic layer farming practices. These activities aim to provide vital alternative and sustainable income sources, and improve low levels of food security in a region where less than a quarter of households have enough food for nine months or more. The programme will also implement alternative water systems, such as water harvesting and small-scale irrigation, to support both agricultural and drinking water supplies. Due to long droughts and declining water sources, these measures are crucial for reducing crop mortality rates and ensuring the success of agricultural activities. Additionally, the project will engage with local schools to educate children on climate change adaptation and environmental conservation, fostering long-term understanding of these critical issues. Over five years, by integrating agro-forestry and providing necessary tools and training, the programme seeks to create a sustainable and replicable model for vital climate adaptation and livelihood improvement in the Himalayan foothills.