Climate change refers to the variation in temperature and rainfall patterns that directly or indirectly affect human activity. A study on “Impacts of climate change on the livelihood of people and their adaptation strategy” was conducted in Chaukune Rural Municipality-4 of Surkhet district to analyze how temperature and precipitation trends changed over 30 years, and the impacts people faced and the adaptation measures they used. Information was obtained from household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, field observations, and reviews of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology data and literature on climate change impacts and adaptation measures. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and are presented in this report. The study revealed that the average annual temperature increased by 0.0306˚C, and rainfall patterns were unusual, with a decrease of 0.72 mm in annual rainfall and torrential rainfall during the monsoon season. This change in temperature and rainfall pattern has posed a significant threat to the livelihoods of people living in study areas, impacting agriculture, forestry, water resources, and the overall resilience of farmers.
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