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Dr Prayan Pokharel

Dr Prayan Pokharel
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The author is a postdoctoral scientist at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. Twitter: @prayanlikesbugs

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OPINION

Finding Species First: Nepal’s Conservation Challenge

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Nepal’s rich insect biodiversity remains largely undocumented. Effective conservation and sustainable management require urgent nationwide insect surveys, strengthened research institutions, and citizen participation to record and protect these vital species before they vanish.  
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Gen Z Movement Cracks the Chains of Campus Politics

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The Gen Z movement is challenging decades of partisan dominance in Nepal’s campuses, rejecting student wings tied to political parties and demanding education free from political influence. This shift marks a historic push by young Nepalis to redefine politics through integrity, accountability...
Oct 12, 2025
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Fruits, Vegetables and False Positives: Time for Better Pest...

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Limitation of tests in Nepal can create a false sense of safety
Jul 28, 2025
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Invisible Victims: How Air Pollution Threatens Insects and O...

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When insect populations decline, the effects ripple outward.   
Jun 11, 2025
OPINION

Addressing Climate Justice in Schools

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Rising temperatures in Nepal compel the closure of schools as the effects of the global climate catastrophe become more severe. This urgent situation emphasizes the need to prevent school-going children, particularly in education, from bearing a disproportionate burden of climate change.
Jun 15, 2023