UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan United Nations climate talks in Brazil reached a subdued agreement Saturday that pledged more funding for countries to adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But the catch-all agreement doesn’t include explicit details to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen countries' inadequate emissions cutting plans, which dozens of nations demanded.
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program Nepal has received USD 9.4 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) after successfully reducing around 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under the REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape.
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with climate anxiety.
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours.
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it Methane levels in the atmosphere increased 5.2% from 2015 to 2024, while carbon dioxide levels jumped 5.8% in the same time, according to NOAA data.
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Most parts of the country are likely to witness mainly fair weather today, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report Ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Oxfam released a report highlighting that the world’s richest 0.1% emit more carbon per day than the poorest half of humanity produce in a year.
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly winds coupled with a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 As world leaders prepare to gather for COP30, communities across the Global South have united under the rallying call to “Make Climate Polluters Pay,” demanding accountability from fossil fuel giants and wealthy nations for the escalating climate crisis.
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas Nepal has intensified its preparations as the date for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change draws closer.
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds A new global study has found that the 2015 Paris Agreement could help the world avert 57 extremely hot days each year — if countries deliver on their current emission-cutting pledges and limit global warming to 2.6°C this century.
Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has announced that the monsoon has completely withdrawn from Nepal, marking the end of this year’s rainy season.
Cloudy conditions with scattered rainfall forecast across several provinces The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy weather in Koshi, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in the hilly regions of the country on Wednesday.
Moderate rainfall likely in western and hilly regions; snowfall forecast in high mountains The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast generally cloudy conditions across most of the country today, with chances of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in several provinces.
Sports Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control after 3 days of the final Ashes test Smith was 129 not out at stumps, elevating a relatively disappointing series with the bat.
Kathmandu CPN-UML Forms Committee to Draft Election Manifesto The meeting also condemned the United States’ intervention in Venezuela.
Sports With famous dad's support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the Africa Cup of Nations despite his famous surname.
World Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro On Saturday, Trump said the ailing Cuban economy will be further battered by Maduro’s ouster.
Nepal Energy Minister Ghising calls for prioritizing solar energy Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kul Man Ghising, has underscored the need to prioritize solar energy in the coming days.
Nepal Curfew lifted in Birgunj after all-party meeting reaches consensus Following the consensus reached at the meeting convened today under the leadership of the District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa, the curfew imposed since Monday was lifted at 3:30 pm today.
Sports CAN announces 15-member squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
Nepal Pokhara rolls out QR-based storytelling at 24 tourist sites The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) has launched a QR-based digital storytelling system at 24 major tourist destinations across Pokhara, allowing visitors to access site-specific information by scanning QR codes.
Nepal Cyber Bureau busts major online scam targeting over 70,000 users The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has arrested 11 individuals, including a Chinese national, for their alleged involvement in a large-scale online scam operated through the “SMC” mobile application, which targeted more than 70,000 people nationwide.
Nepal Wild elephant found dead in Jhapa A wild elephant was found dead at Dandagaun of Buddhashanti rural municipality-3 in Jhapa district this morning.
Nepal Over 526,000 receive police clearance certificates this fiscal year Nepal Police has issued police clearance certificates to 526,355 individuals through online services so far in the current fiscal year, from mid-July to January 4, according to official data.
Business Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB A total of Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, according to a special study report by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
