'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest region 'Swachya Sagarmatha' project launched to strengthen waste management in Everest... WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project. WWF Nepal and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) Friday convened key government representatives, local authorities, development partners, and community organizations at the inception workshop of the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya Project. Environment 1d ago
International Mountain Day being observed today International Mountain Day being observed today The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu University ICIMOD transfers Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Secretariat to Kathmandu... The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kathmandu University to formally transfer the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) secretariat in a ceremony on 10 December 2025 at ICIMOD Headquarters, Kathmandu, Nepal. Environment 11 Dec, 2025
Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today Partly cloudy weather expected nationwide today The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy conditions across the country today. Environment 07 Dec, 2025
Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Call to split Ministry of Forests and Environment Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environmentalists have called for the separation of the environment portfolio from the Ministry of Forests and Environment, claiming that it impedes effective management of air pollution and climate issues, which the government should prioritise. Environment 30 Nov, 2025
UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific UN warns of rising heat risks in Asia and the Pacific Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Extreme heat is reshaping the region’s disaster landscape and driving the fastest growing climate-related hazards, according to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2025: Rising Heat, Rising Risk released on Wednesday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Environment 26 Nov, 2025
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit... 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. 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. Environment 23 Nov, 2025
Nepal receives $9.4 million for forest carbon cuts under World Bank's FCPF program 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. 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. Environment 16 Nov, 2025
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Climate change is in the news during COP30. We've got tips to tackle your climate... Many general anxiety treatments relate to calming the body and clearing the head, and Doherty said that all of those work with 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. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Fair weather likely for most parts of the country 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. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted mainly fair weather across most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. Environment 13 Nov, 2025
Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it 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. 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. Environment 10 Nov, 2025
Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high himalayas Fair weather across most parts of the country, light rain or snow possible in high... 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). 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). Environment 09 Nov, 2025
Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning Weather update: Rain expected in most parts of country until Saturday morning The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. The Meteorology Forecasting Division has stated that the 'Montha' cyclone will bring rainfall to most parts of the country until Saturday morning. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Richest 0.1% produce more carbon in a day than poorest 50% in a year: Oxfam report 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. 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. Environment 30 Oct, 2025
Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Asia-Pacific forest leaders discuss carbon market roadmap ahead of COP 30 Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Senior forestry officials and climate finance experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Nepal gathered in Seoul this week to explore ways to expand high-integrity forest carbon transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions Heavy snowfall hits Annapurna, Manaslu regions A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. A fresh wave of snowfall has blanketed the Annapurna and Manaslu regions as a combined influence of westerly winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea continues to trigger widespread precipitation. Environment 28 Oct, 2025
Light rain or snowfall likely in hilly, mountainous regions 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. 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. Environment 27 Oct, 2025
Global South calls to "Make Climate Polluters Pay" ahead of COP30 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. 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. Environment 25 Oct, 2025
Nepal intensifies preparations for COP-30, to present nine agendas 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. 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. Environment 24 Oct, 2025
Paris Agreement could help the world avoid 57 extreme heat days annually, study finds 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. 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. Environment 17 Oct, 2025
Kathmandu KMC focused on quality service: Mayor Shah Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah, has informed that KMC was for minimizing operation cost and increasing quality in its services.
Nepal Warm clothes, school bags distributed to 359 students in Bajura A total of 359 students from remote Himalayan settlements in eastern Bajura have received school bags and warm clothes under a joint initiative aimed at supporting children during the winter season.
Lifestyle An open letter to the citizens of Nepal Today, I speak to you as a witness to a moment in our national life when silence itself has taken on a political meaning, and conscience has refused to remain quiet.
Kathmandu CIAA appeals to Supreme Court against acquittal in Melamchi Graft case The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against the acquittal of 17 individuals in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project.
Nepal State responsible for promoting inclusion, social justice: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that safeguarding and promoting inclusion, social justice, and cultural and linguistic diversity are the responsibilities of the State.
Business Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola.
Kathmandu Zonta Club Kathmandu drives cybersecurity awareness in support of the UNITE campaign to end digital violence In support of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and this year’s UNITE theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” the Zonta Club Kathmandu partnered with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police, women lawyers, and Chandragiri Municipality to raise awareness on cybersecurity and online safety across diverse communities in Nepal.
Opinion Charles Darwin: A life in science It is a common question — what's the most extraordinary scientific legacy of Charles Robert Darwin's vision of life? The answer is simple.
Nepal Nepal to Send Two Elephant Calves to Qatar on December 17 Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are scheduled to be sent to Qatar on December 17.
