Least Developed Countries and climate change missing links - case of Nepal

The present UN/ Cambridge Multi Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has changed the whole complexion of the poverty issue with a country like Nepal, which has shown results recently of a decrease in numbers of people living below the poverty line from 31% to 25.4%. However, the MPI Index has shown Nepal's MPI as 65%. This has really raised questions on the work being carried out so far by the government, non government organisations and the development sector. The time has come to critically and constructively review them.

Each year there has been "New Topics" added. Some important jargon terms being used include "Gender Mainstreaming", HIV aids, "Income Generation", "Value Chain Development", "Sustainable Development" and lots of others. Now also: CLIMATE CHANGE.

This article seeks to understand the seriousness of climate change impacts and vulnerability for all countries, especially for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) which lack the capacity to cope with climate induced impacts. This article dwells on the missing links in current climate change issues of LDCs.