Nepal Country Program Landscape Strategy for COMDEKS
Life on Land
No Poverty
Climate ActionClient
Manahari Development Institution (MDI) Nepal under support from UNDP- SGP- Kathmandu
Location
North-west Makwanpur (6 VDCs)
Duration
June - August 2012
Project Description
This project developed the COMDEKS strategy for Nepal to help develop sound biodiversity management and sustainable livelihood activities. Focused on North Western Makawanpur (6 VDCs), it applied the Satoyama Initiative concept to address degradation caused by slash-and-burn agriculture. The strategy aims to maintain, rebuild, and revitalize socio-ecological production landscapes through five SI perspectives, outlining objectives, indicators, and potential micro-projects to support indigenous Chepang and Tamang communities.
Methodology
Baseline survey, stakeholder workshops, and application of Satoyama Initiative perspectives.
Services Provided
- Conducted baseline assessments in target VDCs.
- Developed landscape strategy based on Satoyama Initiative.
- Designed monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Identified potential micro-projects for community development.
Focus Areas
Satoyama InitiativeSustainable Resource ManagementIndigenous CommunitiesEcological Restoration
Key Deliverables
- Country Program Landscape Strategy Report.
- Framework for micro-projects and knowledge management.
Project Outcomes
- Strategy to revitalize socio-ecological production landscapes.
- Plan to support poverty reduction and food security in Chepang and Tamang communities.
