TY  - SER
AU  - Joshi,Abhishek
AU  - Pal ,Indrajit
AU  - Ahmad,Mokbul Morshed
AU  - Tsusaka,Takuji W.
AU  - Shrestha,Rajendra P.
ED  - Asian Institute of Technology,
TI  - Assessing risk governance and early warning system in Khokana catchment, Bagmati, Nepal
T2  - Thesis
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Pathum Thani, Thailand
PB  - Asian Institute of Technology
KW  - Risk assessment
KW  - Nepal
KW  - Natural disaster warning systems
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
UR  - http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B22584
ER  -