Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

Ecology Journal

Community empowerment as a pathway to sustainable agricultural productivity and biodiversity conservation in Nepal



Abstract: The varied ecological zones of Nepal, which range from the Himalayan peaks in the north to the subtropical Terai in the south, have developed robust agricultural systems that support biodiversity. However, outmigration, the effects of climate change, and insufficient institutional support cause uneven productivity gains and biodiversity loss in this unique setting.This study demonstrated how empowered farming communities in Nepal contribute to enhanced agricultural productivity, while conserving biodiversity. The outcomes indicate that productivity increases are not uniform. The hills face diminishing yields and a loss of agrobiodiversity, while the Terai gains from infrastructure. However, productivity and ecology can be improved by integrated, community-based methods that make use of traditional ecological knowledge, participatory governance, climate-resilient practices, and sustainable market connections. Gender equity, market access, secure land rights for women, and participatory governance are important success elements. This research presents a scenario in which empowered farming communities act as both agents of biodiversity protection and production increase. The study comes to the conclusion that socially inclusive, locally relevant strategies that combine ecological integrity with rural development objectives are necessary for sustainable agriculture of Nepal. 

 

Keywords: Agriculture, biodiversity, farming communities, empowerment, food security

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