JFET_V9_N4_RP2 Anushiya Shrestha Journal on Future Engineering and Technology 2230 – 7184 9 4 9 16 Biogas, Benefits, Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation This study assesses the role of domestic biogas plants in mitigation and adaptation to climate change through a case study of Gaikhur VDC in Gorkha District in Nepal. Comparing the biogas and non-biogas households, the study found that use of biogas contributed in mitigation of climate change through reduced emission of greenhouse gases, avoided the deforestation and increased the carbon capture. Application of biogas energy contributed towards improving the adaptation to climate change impacts through saving of household income, improved health, reduced hardship and saved time. Furthermore, biogas extended the opportunity of financial benefits through reduced emissions. Lack of knowledge on fertilizer value of bio-slurry has been the major cause of high payback period of initial investment made on biogas installation. Disclosing and analyzing the constraints accelerated the use of domestic biogas plants. This study suggests ways to overcome constraints and in enabling environment for the biogas sector. May - July 2014 Copyright © 2014 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=2743