03232nas a2200373 a 4500 20260817163440.0 250703s20249999th u ms t 000 eng d .b12461660 AIT Thesis no.DS-24-08 Joshi, Abhishek Assessing risk governance and early warning system in Khokana catchment, Bagmati, Nepal Pathum Thani, Thailand : Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 139 leaves : ill.+ 1 online resource Thesis ; no. DS-24-08 A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Development and Sustainability Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 While different studies have presented valuable insights in DRR and highlighting existing challenges, it does not sufficiently explore the challenges in effective implementation of DRR and EWS strategies at the local level. Nepal faces a high risk of hydrometeorological hazards due to its geography and climate, necessitating a robust evaluation of its multi-level DRR and EWS. This study assesses the alignment of Nepal's federal policies with international agreements such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alongside international best practices. Utilizing qualitative methods, including document reviews, key informant interviews with government officials and disaster management experts, and in-depth interviews with local community members, the study reveals a policy shift from reactive response to proactive preparedness and resilience building. Data analysis tools like content analysis, document analysis, thematic analysis and gap analysis were utilized for the study. Despite this progress, challenges persist, including policy gaps, limited technical capacity and resources at the local level, and inadequate community engagement. Strengthening local capacity, exploring alternative funding sources, prioritizing community participation, and incorporating impact-based alerting in EWS are recommended to enhance Nepal's DRR and EWS framework. Future research should examine the consequences of failed DRR initiatives and involve a broader range of stakeholders to further bolster community resilience and reduce risk exposure. Risk assessment Nepal Natural disaster warning systems Pal , Indrajit, Chairperson Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed, Co-chairperson Tsusaka,Takuji W., Examination Committee Shrestha, Rajendra P., Examination Committee Asian Institute of Technology, Scholarship Donor Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. DS-24-08 Full-Text http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B22584 .b12461660 mnarc a 250805 0 250805 m h a 0 mnarc 67 Barcode : - CREATED : 2025-03-07 RECORD # : i13553288 LPATRON : 0 LCHKIN : - # RENEWALS : 0 # OVERDUE : 0 IUSE3 : 0 TOT CHKOUT : 0 TOT RENEW : 0 8814 8814 0 0 0 0 MAIN MAIN mnarc 2026-08-17 0 AIT Thesis no.DS-24-08 2026-08-17 16:34:40 1 2026-08-17 67