SHREE RAM SUBEDI

Rising temperatures and shrinking habitats have changed the path of these animals between India and Nepal, forcing them out of the protected areas.

According to Nepali negotiating officials, a final decision is expected during the COP30 closing plenary on November 21. If adopted, it will mark a major milestone for Nepal’s legacy in UN climate negotiations—formally opening space for mountains as a standing topic of discussion.

The internal coordination among the 44 LDC nations focused on their shared priorities and advocacy points for the upcoming formal UN climate talks

The study found that PM2.5 levels near communities around brick kilns were 17 times higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended annual limit, and levels inside the kiln premises were 30 times higher. For reference, WHO recommends an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 5 &mi...

The Gen-Z uprising of September 8–9, which left 74 dead and torched Nepal’s key institutions, has ignited fears that anger and violence are reshaping the nation’s political future. Analysts warn that unchecked corruption, impunity, and weak institutions are fueling youth frustratio...

A new study has revealed that Nepalis could gain an average of 3.3 years in life expectancy if air pollution were reduced to levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Hindu Kush Himalayan region includes eight countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. However, the first parliamentary conference of the region held in Kathmandu saw no parliamentary or political participation from its two largest countries&mdash...

Developing countries decry "problematic" loss and damage finance gap as global meeting begins.  

The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly invest in the project. Moreover, local governments and other relevant departments, agencies, and ministries included in the project area will contribute through parallel financing, acc...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that global temperatures are likely to break records or remain close to record highs over the next five years due to climate change. This trend is expected to intensify climate-related risks and impacts on society, the economy, and sustainabl...