Nepal

Nepal climate policy faces criticism over alleged rush ahead of COP31

Stakeholders want Nepal’s proposed climate policy to strengthen adaptation, disaster preparedness, community rights, climate finance and accountability before it is finalised. Nepal’s government is facing...

Nepal PM raises climate risks in talks with UN chief Guterres

Nepal’s prime minister and UN chief discussed climate-related vulnerabilities, recovery needs and international support following the devastating Bhote Koshi River disaster. Nepal Prime Minister Balendra...
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Ponds become a boon during dry spells

Community-built ponds in Nepal’s Tarai-Madhesh are helping recharge local water supplies, support irrigation and reduce the impact of increasingly...

Nepal’s forests are growing, but marginalized voices remain unheard

Nepal’s community forestry gains have expanded conservation, but experts warn marginalized groups still lack meaningful influence over resource management...

Climate change likely worsened conditions behind Nepal’s deadly mountain collapse

Scientists say warming has destabilised Himalayan glaciers and frozen ground, while the disaster exposed the limits of Nepal’s existing...

The Nepal flood, the responsibility of the developed world and the limits of climate finance

The article argues that Nepal’s flood disaster exposes a slow, underfunded loss-and-damage system, raising questions over grants, debt relief...

Nepal says $4.74 billion needed to rebuild after Bhotekoshi flood

The assessment highlights extensive damage to energy, transport, homes, agriculture and businesses, with long-term reconstruction accounting for most of...

Bangladesh, Nepal seek stronger climate cooperation before COP31 talks

Officials highlighted shared Himalayan and river-basin risks as both countries looked to deepen regional coordination, technical exchanges and clean...