GONESA Nepal successfully implemented Hariyo Ban Program. It is funded by USAID/WWF/CARE Nepal and works with the community members and Natural Resource Management Groups from 3 districts Kaski, Tanahun and Syangja of Gandaki Province with an aim to conserve biodiversity and increase ecological and community resilience in Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL) and Terai Arc Landscape (TAL).  It has reached  3 districts, six blocks, 13 municipalities, 40 Wards, 190 NRM Groups and over 50000 populations. 

Major results of the project:

Result 1.3 Market based livelihood alternatives developed and promoted

Result 2.1: Participatory Climate Change Vulnerability Reduction Integrated into Local, District, and National Planning Processes

Result 2.2 Community readiness to adapt to and benefit from climate change increased

Result 2.3: Climate-induced Risks to People and Ecosystems Reduced through Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Efforts

Result Area 2 More women, youth, and marginalized people perform effective leadership, decision making and advocacy