Nepal

Ancient DNA confirms Nepal’s ‘Chinese pangolin’ is Himalayan species

Ancient DNA from a 190-year-old museum specimen has resolved a long-standing taxonomic debate, with researchers warning the revised classification could affect Nepal's conservation planning,...

Bangladesh bets on clean power as climate finance clouds South Asia’s COP31 road

Bangladesh’s new renewable energy incentives and climate-focused budget come amid a global climate-finance pullback, raising concerns across South Asia as vulnerable countries seek funds...
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Bangladesh calls for regional climate cooperation to protect himalayan ecosystems

Bangladesh's Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo has called for stronger regional cooperation to address the...

Nepal reviews green hydrogen progress on World Environment Day

Nepal reviewed its progress on green hydrogen development on Friday as policymakers, researchers and industry representatives gathered in Kathmandu...

Nepal Community Sawmill faces years of delays and official harassment

A community-run sawmill in Nepal’s Dang district struggled for years against bureaucratic delays, alleged harassment and shifting regulations, highlighting...

Small savings bring big change for women in Dang villages

Women in Nepal’s Dang district are transforming traditional forest skills into sustainable livelihoods, gaining financial independence while promoting eco-friendly...

Nepal cooperative launches biodegradable packaging to cut plastic waste

A Chitwan cooperative has begun producing biodegradable packaging from agricultural waste with FAO support, aiming to reduce plastic pollution...

Solar energy in Nepal: Potential, challenges and policy reforms

Nepal is rapidly expanding solar energy in industries and institutions, but policy barriers, grid limitations, and financing challenges continue...