Nepal is one of the top 20 countries in the world most likely to be affected by more than one type of disaster (Khanal, 2019). The country ranks 4^th among countries to be severely hit by climate change. It ranks 11^th and 30^th among countries at risk of experiencing earthquakes and floods, respectively. Over 80% of Nepal’s population lives in disaster-prone areas, making Nepal one of South Asia’s most disaster-prone countries (Narayan et al., 2022). 

Strategies 

Lessen climate induced disaster risks by integrating DRR policy and climate smart practices into development programmes.

Increase the resilience of people, communities, and society to resist, absorb, and recover from multiple hazards,