Prospects of Biogas in Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation- A study from Nepal

Abstract

This study assesses the role of domestic biogas plants in mitigation and adaptation to climate change through a case study of Galkhur voe in Gorkha District in Nepal. Comparing the biogas and non-biogas households, the study found that use of biogas contributed in mitigation of climate change through reduced emission of greenhouse gases, avoided the deforestation and Increased the carbon capture. Application of biogas energy contributed towards improving the adaptation to climate change impacts through saving of household income, improved health, reduced hardship and saved time. Furthermore, biogas extended the opportunif}t of financial benefits through reduced emissions. Lack of knowledge on fertilizer value of bio-slurry has been the major cause of high payback period of initial investment made on biogas installation. Disclosing and analyzing the constraints accelerated the use of domestic biogas plants. This study suggests ways to overcome constraints and in enabllng environment for the biogas sector. Keywords: Biagas, Benefits, Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation.