Three South Asian universities, including Nepal, will jointly study for the development of climate-friendly agricultural technology in South Asia. Professors from the Midwestern University, the Royal University of Bhutan, and the Global Change Impact Studies Center (GCISC) in Pakistan are conducting the study.
The Dean of the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Engineering of the Midwestern University informed that the study is being done on how to make climate-friendly production in the agricultural sector through the use of geological study technology.
"Research will focus on how geological studies are used for climate-friendly agriculture," he said. The study will also look at the impact of climate change on agricultural crops and production.
The study will also include mapping and data collection activities on how to produce climate-friendly agriculture. Capacity building training of local government technicians will also be conducted in these countries by developing training study methods based on experience.
Under this scheme, which will be completed in two years, 150 technicians from 3 countries will be given training on the operation of climate-friendly agriculture schemes through geological mapping.
The plan will cover how to increase agricultural production, disseminate information on climate change to farmers and use geological information technology.
South Asia is at high risk of climate change. Millions of dollars are lost every year due to melting snow from the mountains and floods and natural disasters.
