Soil Erosion is a huge problem in Nepal and one of the world's least talked about, but most pressing environmental concerns. According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, there may only be enough soil for 60 more harvests.
Many of our projects centre around education and awareness raising. This is most commonly done through Farmer Field Schools run by our partner organisations. Soil erosion and how to prevent it, has to be a covered in any awareness raising and training activity.
Here's a short video from SAKNepal offering up five low cost solutions: