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Dry Hills, Full Ponds: Climate Change, Resilience, and Agriculture in Nepal

10.09.2019 - By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesPlay

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Climate change is upon us. In places like Nepal, where two-thirds of the labor force rely on agriculture to earn a living, the impacts of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and protracted droughts are becoming especially severe. The U.S. government is expanding its investment in programs that build climate resilience, but how can we ensure these investments are inclusive and beneficial to the most vulnerable populations?

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