Staying put amidst the changing climate: lessons from older Nepalis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Climate change has a substantial impact on the environment, biodiversity, and human health and well-being. Individuals in the global South are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of the changing climate, which often trigger relocation in search of better living conditions. This study relied on a phenomenological approach to understand the decision of older Nepalese to stay in place despite increasing climate threats.

Research design and methods

Five focus group discussions with 54 Nepalese over the age of 60 (mean age 69.33 years) were analyzed using thematic analysis. All participants self-identified as non-migrants and reported experiencing severe climate change impacts.

Results

Findings reveal a predominant sense of helplessnes

SUBMITTER: Ayalon L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12705134 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature