Chyamrangbesi - A smoke free zone by using improved cooling stove [Nepal]
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- Compiler: Sabita Aryal
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- Reviewer: Fabian Ottiger
Chyamrangbesi- Dhuwa Muta Chhetra
approaches_2592 - Nepal
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1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach
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When were the data compiled (in the field)?
18/01/2014
The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:
Yes
1.4 Reference(s) to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Technologies
Khuwa making by the use of Improved stove [Nepal]
The technology used is improved stove. An improved stove is a device that is designed to consume less fuel and save cooking time,convenient in cooking process and creates smokeless environment or reduction in volume of smoke against the traditional stove.
- Compiler: Sabita Aryal
Improved Stove for household cooking use [Nepal]
The technoloigy is engineered in such a way that there will be less consumption of wood and less emission of smoke.
- Compiler: Sabita Aryal
2. Description of the SLM Approach
2.1 Short description of the Approach
The ways and means used to promote and implement to improved stove to improve human well-being and sustainable land use.
2.2 Detailed description of the Approach
Detailed description of the Approach:
Aims / objectives: The main objectives of the approach was to conserve forest and to improve human well-being
villagers facing major health risks due to smoke like eye itchiness, allergies, bronchitis.
Methods: The idea was proposed by REMRIC Nepal and was supported by Nepal Government. The approach was further enhanced by VDC and few local committes, public participation was an important part of the approach.
Stages of implementation: 1. Research : Questionnaires asked to land users and thier viewpoints noted.
2. Training : REMRIC provided trainiing to 9 people within the village
3. Financial support : Funding provided by VDC, REMRIC and other local bodies. Technician provided.
Role of stakeholders: Private contribution was not made. Organizations provided full financial funding and trained people. Involved organizations also did the research work and training people. A part from this, public participation had the significant role.
2.3 Photos of the Approach
2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
Country:
Nepal
Further specification of location:
Kavrepalanchok
Map
×2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach
Indicate year of initiation:
2069
Year of termination (if Approach is no longer applied):
2069
2.7 Type of Approach
- project/ programme based
2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach
The Approach focused mainly on SLM with other activities (Forest Production, Manure for agriculture, Improved human health, Kitchen efficiency)
The main objectives of the approach were to improve health hazards caused by the smoke trapped int he room and for forst conservation.
The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: 1. Lack of technical knowledge
2. Lack of cash to invest in SLM
2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach
availability/ access to financial resources and services
- hindering
Land user not ready to invest in experimental technology.
Treatment through the SLM Approach: Local bodies, organization, VDC funded the whole project.
knowledge about SLM, access to technical support
- hindering
Dur to lack of technical knowledge and information
Treatment through the SLM Approach: REMRIC tarined 9 people; each from one ward
workload, availability of manpower
- hindering
Soil, brick, rods needed to carry from sometimes far distant areas.
Treatment through the SLM Approach: Land users volunteered to carry items themselves
3. Participation and roles of stakeholders involved
3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles
- local land users/ local communities
Jyotisahakari, Nawa prativa, Chakreshwor, Siddhartha
Community involvement. As physical activities are more involved, men are majorly involved. 33% only women involved
- SLM specialists/ agricultural advisers
REMRIC
- local government
Chyamrangbesi VDC
- national government (planners, decision-makers)
Nepal government
- international organization
3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach
Involvement of local land users/ local communities | Specify who was involved and describe activities | |
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initiation/ motivation | interactive | Public meetings, research questionnaires |
planning | interactive | Interviews, public meetings |
implementation | self-mobilization | responsibility of major and minor steps, casuale labor |
monitoring/ evaluation | interactive | Measurements/observations, interviews/questionnaires |
Research | passive | Answer questionnaires, informed about SLM technology, but do not take the final decision. |
3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies
Specify who decided on the selection of the Technology/ Technologies to be implemented:
- mainly SLM specialists, following consultation with land users
Explain:
Initiations of approach by REMRIC and later involvement of local bodies and active involvement of VDC. However, research done actively and consulted land users about family size, thier input was considered valuable.
Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by mainly by SLM specialists with consultation of land users. The implementation was made by mutual agreement between the SLM specialists and the land users. However, the funding was solely done by SLM specialists.
4. Technical support, capacity building, and knowledge management
4.1 Capacity building/ training
Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?
Yes
Specify who was trained:
- land users
If relevant, specify gender, age, status, ethnicity, etc.
Male, 25-35 years of age
Form of training:
- farmer-to-farmer
- demonstration areas
- public meetings
Subjects covered:
Interviews/questionnaires, setup, construct and design technology
4.2 Advisory service
Do land users have access to an advisory service?
Yes
Describe/ comments:
Name of method used for advisory service: VDC; Key elements: Structure, Cost; But people have ample technical knowledge, also take advice from neighbours
Advisory service is inadequate to ensure the continuation of land conservation activities; Not that hard or costly to manage the technology. So, self sustaining is sufficient for continuation of technology.
4.3 Institution strengthening (organizational development)
Have institutions been established or strengthened through the Approach?
- no
4.4 Monitoring and evaluation
Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?
Yes
Comments:
bio-physical aspects were ad hoc monitored by project staff through measurements; indicators: VDC, Trainees
area treated aspects were ad hoc monitored by project staff through observations; indicators: None
There were few changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: Once a year, REMERIC visits and monitors give suggestions.
There were no changes in the Technology as a result of monitoring and evaluation: Land user self-maintenance
4.5 Research
Was research part of the Approach?
Yes
Specify topics:
- technology
Give further details and indicate who did the research:
how many family members in each house
Research was carried out both on station and on-farm
5. Financing and external material support
5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach
If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:
- < 2,000
Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):
Approach costs were met by the following donors: government (Nepal Government); national non-government (REMRIC); local government (district, county, municipality, village etc) (VDC); local community / land user(s) (Chakreshwar, Nawa prativa, Siddhartha, Jyoti sahakari)
5.2 Financial/ material support provided to land users
Did land users receive financial/ material support for implementing the Technology/ Technologies?
Yes
If yes, specify type(s) of support, conditions, and provider(s):
Technician provided
5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)
- none
If labour by land users was a substantial input, was it:
- voluntary
Comments:
Technician was paid for construction of SLM Technology
5.4 Credit
Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?
No
6. Impact analysis and concluding statements
6.1 Impacts of the Approach
Did the Approach help land users to implement and maintain SLM Technologies?
- No
- Yes, little
- Yes, moderately
- Yes, greatly
Less wood consumption so forest conservation. also, the ashes used as manure for agriculture.
Did the Approach empower socially and economically disadvantaged groups?
- No
- Yes, little
- Yes, moderately
- Yes, greatly
Did other land users / projects adopt the Approach?
- No
- Yes, little
- Yes, moderately
- Yes, greatly
Did the Approach lead to improved livelihoods / human well-being?
- No
- Yes, little
- Yes, moderately
- Yes, greatly
Improved health due to less smoke. Reduce in eye and throat problems.
Did the Approach help to alleviate poverty?
- No
- Yes, little
- Yes, moderately
- Yes, greatly
Less wood required and improved health status
6.2 Main motivation of land users to implement SLM
- affiliation to movement/ project/ group/ networks
Involvement of big project
- environmental consciousness
Less smoke
- well-being and livelihoods improvement
Kitchen efficiency
6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities
Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?
- yes
If yes, describe how:
the approach was not difficult to implement. Simple concept was needed. Only cleanliness reqiured.
6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach
Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view |
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1. Smoke no longer trapped in the room 2. Less wood consumption 3. Utensils are not damaged (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Cleaning the stove plant trees, cooking multiple items at a time) |
Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view |
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1. Improved kitchen efficiency 2. Better channel for smoke outlet 3. Less wood consumption 4. Manure used for agriculture which kills the pests (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Cleaning and self-maintainance Cleaning the outlet pipe from time to time cooking, boiling water cleaning and collecting the ashes) |
6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them
Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the land user’s view | How can they be overcome? |
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cooks faster than traditional stove however slower than modern stove |
Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view | How can they be overcome? |
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1. Smoke outlet system is slightly poor 2. When one spot is used for cooking the other one has to be used too |
raise the outletpipe vertically Some sort of door that can be open and closed when needed. |
7. References and links
7.1 Methods/ sources of information
- field visits, field surveys
- interviews with land users
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Khuwa making by the use of Improved stove [Nepal]
The technology used is improved stove. An improved stove is a device that is designed to consume less fuel and save cooking time,convenient in cooking process and creates smokeless environment or reduction in volume of smoke against the traditional stove.
- Compiler: Sabita Aryal
Improved Stove for household cooking use [Nepal]
The technoloigy is engineered in such a way that there will be less consumption of wood and less emission of smoke.
- Compiler: Sabita Aryal
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