Authors : Ashim Dangi; Mohan Kumar Paudel; Amir Dangi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25nov1397

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Abstract : This study examines disaster vulnerability and adaptation in goat farming within Thabang Rural Municipality, Rolpa, Nepal. Goat farming, a key livelihood source for local communities, faces recurrent disruptions due to environmental fragility, climatic variability, and inadequate infrastructure, including poorly designed sheds and limited veterinary services. A mixed- method approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of disaster frequency and impacts with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews of 24 key respondents representing 656 farmers across five wards. Results reveal that landslides and disease outbreaks cause the most severe losses, while climatic events such as snowfall and storms produce cumulative effects that weaken long-term productivity. Despite these challenges, emerging institutional interventions, including hazard mapping, resilient shed construction, vaccination programs, and adaptive feeding practices, reflect a shift toward proactive disaster management and community-based resilience. The study illuminates the importance of integrating technical support, local knowledge, and participatory planning to sustain goat farming and rural livelihoods under disaster-prone conditions.

Keywords : Goat Farming, Disaster Vulnerabilities, Adaptation, Rural Livelihoods, Climate Hazards, Rolpa, Nepal.

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