Reviving Lake Raptauna: A Community-Led Approach to Climate Resilience in Dhangadhi, Nepal
Resource details
Resource type: Case Study
Organisation: British Red Cross, Nepal Red Cross Society
Region: Asia-Pacific
Category: Case study, CEA & Climate, Community-led Climate Resilience
Tags: Climate change, Community Champions, Community-led solutions, Meaningful participation
Publication year: 2026
Language: English
Description
This case study explores how Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approaches strengthened locally-led climate resilience in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Through community-led planning and collaboration with local authorities, communities transformed Raptauna Lake into a community-owned nature-based solution that improved water security and strengthened local ownership.
