Preventing disaster Preventing disaster Climate-related disasters are frequent and severe, but there is encouraging evidence that we can prepare for and manage them. Climate-related disasters are frequent and severe, but there is encouraging evidence that we can prepare for and manage them. Blogs 16 Nov, 2021
Rising poverty Rising poverty The global economy is beginning to bounce back from the economic ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, with growth of 5.6 percent expected for 2021. But this recovery is not being experienced equally. Poorer countries are contending with a deeper, longer-lasting crisis that has increased global poverty and is reversing recent trends of shrinking inequality. The global economy is beginning to bounce back from the economic ravages of the coronavirus pandemic, with growth of 5.6 percent expected for 2021. But this recovery is not being experienced equally. Poorer countries are contending with a deeper, longer-lasting crisis that has increased global poverty and is reversing recent trends of shrinking inequality. Blogs 12 Nov, 2021
Census is indispensable Census is indispensable Census, which is usually taken every decade, is in vogue in all countries in recent years. Although all persons may not know the importance of taking a census, it is indispensable for overall development, which has been a focus of attention in every country in recent times, and Nepal is not an exception in this regard. Census, which is usually taken every decade, is in vogue in all countries in recent years. Although all persons may not know the importance of taking a census, it is indispensable for overall development, which has been a focus of attention in every country in recent times, and Nepal is not an exception in this regard. Blogs 12 Nov, 2021
Letter to mayors Letter to mayors London Mayor Sadiq Khan has glorified his post through his work and persona. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has glorified his post through his work and persona. Blogs 11 Nov, 2021
Carbon pricing Carbon pricing The recent economic downturn reduced global greenhouse gas emissions by a scale larger than that seen during the financial crisis of 2009- 10. The recent economic downturn reduced global greenhouse gas emissions by a scale larger than that seen during the financial crisis of 2009- 10. Blogs 11 Nov, 2021
Tweet and tolerate: Our cup of tea! Tweet and tolerate: Our cup of tea! A few weeks ago, amidst Dashain, I could barely sleep when the whole country was rejoicing in a festive mood. When the beautiful colours of Dashain were set ablaze, my mind was distraught. The reason: the sound of bhajan-kirtan beaming from a bhandara conducted right next to my house. A few weeks ago, amidst Dashain, I could barely sleep when the whole country was rejoicing in a festive mood. When the beautiful colours of Dashain were set ablaze, my mind was distraught. The reason: the sound of bhajan-kirtan beaming from a bhandara conducted right next to my house. Blogs 10 Nov, 2021
Current climate crisis in Nepal Current climate crisis in Nepal Climate change has now turned into a climate crisis for countries like Nepal. The global climate model shows climate change impacts may be severe at high elevation and in a complex topography like Nepal. Climate change has now turned into a climate crisis for countries like Nepal. The global climate model shows climate change impacts may be severe at high elevation and in a complex topography like Nepal. Blogs 09 Nov, 2021
Climate priorities Climate priorities Tackling climate change will require major social, economic and technological changes, many of which are costly and will require large investments. Tackling climate change will require major social, economic and technological changes, many of which are costly and will require large investments. Blogs 09 Nov, 2021
Festival to illuminate our hearts Festival to illuminate our hearts The festival of lights and illumination, Tihar or Deepawali, is just around the corner. The festival of lights and illumination, Tihar or Deepawali, is just around the corner. Blogs 04 Nov, 2021
Green recovery Green recovery High in the Hindu Kush Himalayas of northern Pakistan, the residents of Hassanabad keep a watch on a wall of black ice almost 700 feet high that perches menacingly above their tiny village. High in the Hindu Kush Himalayas of northern Pakistan, the residents of Hassanabad keep a watch on a wall of black ice almost 700 feet high that perches menacingly above their tiny village. Blogs 02 Nov, 2021
Our climate commitments Our climate commitments Until a few days ago, my wife was suggesting we own a motorbike to add luxury to our daily commute. It was only after I told her about my climate commitment at the personal level that she readily gave up the idea. Until a few days ago, my wife was suggesting we own a motorbike to add luxury to our daily commute. It was only after I told her about my climate commitment at the personal level that she readily gave up the idea. Blogs 02 Nov, 2021
Fishing in Nepal Fishing in Nepal Traditionally, Bengalis from Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak Valley have shown intense passion and love for fish. No matter where a Bengali lives, the fish will pull them closer. Traditionally, Bengalis from Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak Valley have shown intense passion and love for fish. No matter where a Bengali lives, the fish will pull them closer. Blogs 01 Nov, 2021
Methane emissions Methane emissions As the P5 Sentinel Satellite floated overhead, no one could see the clouds of methane from below – but the satellite could. We can no longer claim that we cannot see this potent greenhouse gas anymore. As the P5 Sentinel Satellite floated overhead, no one could see the clouds of methane from below – but the satellite could. We can no longer claim that we cannot see this potent greenhouse gas anymore. Blogs 01 Nov, 2021
Asia's cities Asia's cities Today’s cities face many challenges. They include rapid urbanisation, aging societies, infrastructure deficits, climate change and disaster risk. Today’s cities face many challenges. They include rapid urbanisation, aging societies, infrastructure deficits, climate change and disaster risk. Blogs 28 Oct, 2021
Distance learning Distance learning When schools in Sierra Leone closed last March, the Government was more ready than many to respond. With the school closures due to the Ebola epidemic all too recent a memory, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education acted fast to mobilise a national distance learning programme via radio. When schools in Sierra Leone closed last March, the Government was more ready than many to respond. With the school closures due to the Ebola epidemic all too recent a memory, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education acted fast to mobilise a national distance learning programme via radio. Blogs 27 Oct, 2021
Dashain – then and now Dashain – then and now Time brings change, and while that is mostly good and perhaps the only way forward, we wish something would remain the same. Time brings change, and while that is mostly good and perhaps the only way forward, we wish something would remain the same. Blogs 27 Oct, 2021
Privatisation of SOEs Privatisation of SOEs State owned enterprises (SOEs) have long had a poor reputation in many countries. These government owned or controlled companies often are unprofitable, poor service providers, and sources of corruption and inefficiency. State owned enterprises (SOEs) have long had a poor reputation in many countries. These government owned or controlled companies often are unprofitable, poor service providers, and sources of corruption and inefficiency. Blogs 26 Oct, 2021
Vocational training for employment Vocational training for employment Today, unemployment has become a grave problem in many countries, especially in the developing and least developed ones. Vocational training (VT), if imparted well, can mitigate this problem to some extent. Today, unemployment has become a grave problem in many countries, especially in the developing and least developed ones. Vocational training (VT), if imparted well, can mitigate this problem to some extent. Blogs 26 Oct, 2021
Drought and fire threats Drought and fire threats As an impact of ongoing climate change, the frequency of extreme precipitation has increased in recent years. As an impact of ongoing climate change, the frequency of extreme precipitation has increased in recent years. Blogs 25 Oct, 2021
Clean energy Clean energy Helping countries transition to clean energy systems while meeting growing energy demand is one of the greatest development challenges of our time. Helping countries transition to clean energy systems while meeting growing energy demand is one of the greatest development challenges of our time. Blogs 25 Oct, 2021
Business Remittance inflow surges 41.2pc to Rs 1.92 trillion in 10 months Remittance inflows to Nepal rose sharply by 41.2 percent in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs 1.92 trillion, according to the latest data from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nepal Tensions flare in Ranisain as Bhote families allege eviction, arson A fresh dispute has erupted in the Ranisain area of Himali Rural Municipality-3 in Bajura, with members of the Bhote community alleging that residents from neighbouring Humla forcibly evicted them and set fire to their temporary shelters and sheep sheds.
Business Global IME Bank, Bhatbhateni launch zero-interest EMI facility Global IME Bank and Bhatbhateni Supermarket & Departmental Store have partnered to introduce a zero-interest equated monthly installment (EMI) facility for credit card holders.
Business Ncell customers to get up to 60% discount on Ultima gadgets Ncell customers will receive discounts of up to 60 percent on Ultima Lifestyle gadgets under a new partnership between the telecommunications company and the electronics brand.
Nepal Heatwave forces school closures in Nepalgunj, Khajura Authorities in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City and Khajura Rural Municipality of Banke district have announced temporary closure of schools following a sharp rise in temperature and prolonged heatwave conditions.
Business Litmus Industries named largest exporter to India Litmus Industries Limited has received the “Largest Exporter in India Category” award at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI).
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom in Chitwan Kajaria Ramesh Tiles Limited has expanded its presence in Bagmati Province with the opening of a new showroom in Ratnanagar, Chitwan.
Kathmandu WFP launches climate innovation accelerator to boost Nepal's food security The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, has launched the implementation phase of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) in Nepal to strengthen climate resilience and food security.
Opinion Commercialisation alone will not transform agriculture: The participation of smallholder families is important Having grown up in a smallholder farming family in rural Nepal and spent my career studying smallholder agriculture across Asia and Africa, I read this year’s agricultural budget with mixed feelings.
