Mukesh Pokhrel
Mr. Mukesh Pokhrel is a Nepali journalist based in Kathmandu. His career spans two decades and he has written extensively on climate change, environment and forest issues. Mr. Pokhrel is currently a Special Correspondent with Himal Khabarpatrika, a national weekly magazine, and also works for the Nepali times weekly. He has attended several global events such as the Asia-Pacific Leadership Programme on Environment and Sustainable Development in Shanghai, China, in 2019, the 2nd Asia Global Investigative Journalism Conference as a Panelist in 2016 in Kathmandu, Nepal, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 2016, and the Hindu Kush Himalayan Conference in 2017.
Climate Change
Climate change leaves a mark on Nepal high Himalayan region
Abnormal phenomenon such as extreme rainfall and avalanches are worsening the situation in this region
On 5 June 2024, Beding and Na village of Nepal...
Climate Change
Nepal’s Mountain Agenda still trapped within borders
Every year, Nepal announces its intention to highlight the mountain agenda, but these efforts remain largely confined within the country
Before departing Baku for COP29,...
Climate Change
Girls in trouble as climate change clutch education, well-being
By 2025, climate-related hazards could prevent up to 12.5 million girls each year from finishing school, the study says
Amid negative outcomes and growing dangers...
Climate Change
Climate Change a risk multiplier, Baku Call to even the odds
Elshad Iskandarov is the ambassador and senior adviser to the COP29 Presidency. Early in his career, he co-founded the National Assembly of Youth Organizations...
Sustainability
Nepal’s First GCF Project shining but hit by long processes
The family of Lalit Thapa from Dudhauli Municipality-3, Upper Khuttepani in Sindhuli district of Nepal’s Bagmati Province, could barely sleep during rainy nights.
He recalls...
Climate Change
Why do rich countries dodge climate finance pledges?
Generally, COP is expected to help take necessary decisions to address the problems seen globally due to climate change
Even though this year’s UN climate...
Climate Change
Nepal to prioritise Climate Finance, Loss and Damage, Mountain-related issues in COP-29.
Nepal faces multiple climate change-related disasters every year, including extreme rainfall, floods, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF), droughts, and wildfires. As a result,...
