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

Monsoon withdraws; Fair weather expected across most parts of the country

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.

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.

Environment 11 Oct, 2025