Summary 

Food and nutrition security remains a pressing issue for numerous communities across Nepal, particularly within the remote reaches of the Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. According to the Nepal Food Security Monitoring System, an alarming 7% of households in Karnali face severe food insecurity due to the absence of dependable energy sources, access to finance, and the availability of modern technology severely restricts the capacity of local farmers.

The Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (RERAS) project in partnership with a diverse set of implementing partners, aims to empower farmers with the ability to utilize reliable and affordable energy to achieve food and nutrition security in western Nepal

Background

RERAS has been working in 4 Provinces, 8 Districts, 20 local governments by supporting local farmers, including women, youth, and marginalized groups, by integrating innovative energy solutions with climate-smart agricultural technologies. The project collaborates with local governments to provide farmers with a suite of customized practices which includes the use of electricity for irrigation and to power machinery that supports post-harvest activities such as processing, storage, packaging, and marketing of local produce. By bridging the gap between traditional farming methods and modern solutions, RERAS is dedicated to ensuring an environment where food- and nutrition security is not just an aspiration but a reality for every household.