Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts

Political commitments and seriousness needed to tackle pollution, say experts

While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it.

While the government, on Thursday, announcing the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, stressed provisions in the budget to prioritise public health and environmental protection by implementing standards for air, noise, and water pollution control, experts in the sector cautioned for the long-term political commitments and seriousness about it.

Environment 31 May, 2025

Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say

Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change,...

Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.

Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.

Environment 30 May, 2025

Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

Rain, thunder likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki provinces

The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies.

The weather today is expected to be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi and Gandaki provinces as well as the hilly regions across the country, while the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to mainly fair skies.

Environment 30 May, 2025

New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns

New projections show extreme glacier loss already at 2°C, global study warns

An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies.

An international study published in Science finds that glaciers are even more sensitive to global warming than previously estimated; with only 24% of present-day glacier mass remaining if the world warms to 2.7°C, the trajectory set by current climate policies.

Environment 30 May, 2025

Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

Weather Update: Light to moderate rain likely in hilly regions

Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Weather across the country today will remain partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country will see partly cloudy to mainly fair conditions, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 27 May, 2025

Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces

Cloudy conditions and scattered rain likely in several provinces

Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Various parts of the country are expected to experience cloudy skies and scattered rainfall today and tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Environment 25 May, 2025

Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast

Nepal braces for wetter-than-average monsoon, says forecast

Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Most parts of Nepal are likely to receive above-average rainfall during the upcoming monsoon season, which spans from June 1 to September 30 (Jestha 18 to Ashwin 14), according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

Environment 23 May, 2025

Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country

Cloudy skies with chances of rain, thunderstorms across the country

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

The weather across the country is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning likely in several areas.

Environment 21 May, 2025

WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships

WWF Nepal marks 32nd anniversary, presents conservation awards and scholarships

WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity.

WWF Nepal marked its 32nd anniversary with a formal event held at The Malla Hotel in Kathmandu on Monday, celebrating more than three decades of dedicated work in conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity.

Environment 20 May, 2025

Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points

Sagarmatha Sambaad ends with 25-action points

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Arzu Rana Deuba closed the first ever environment conference, called ‘the Sagarmatha Sambaad,’ saying it was successful and critical in voicing concerns about the issues impacting everything from climate change to the mountains to the islands.

Environment 19 May, 2025

Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today

Weather Alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several provinces today

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in various parts of the country today, as the influence of a western disturbance, local wind system, and moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea persists.

Environment 18 May, 2025

'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad'

'High mountain plastic pollution concern must have space in Sagarmatha Sambaad'

While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples).

While top leaders, including Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been vehemently preaching for the success of Sagarmatha Sambaad, experts have cautioned not to exclude discussion on the presence of microplastics in Mount Everest's pristine environment (snow and steam water samples).

Environment 15 May, 2025

Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon?

Early rains disrupt life in Kathmandu Valley - is the city ready for the monsoon?

Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season.

Pre-monsoon rainfall has already exposed Kathmandu’s drainage woes, flooding key areas and raising concerns about the Valley’s preparedness for the full monsoon season.

Environment 06 May, 2025

Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces

Weather Update: Rain, thunder likely in several provinces

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today.

Environment 06 May, 2025

Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today

Rain, thunder expected in parts of the country today

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (MFD) has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather across the country today, with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds

Environment 04 May, 2025

Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions

Cloudy skies, rain and snow likely in hilly and mountain regions

The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

The country will experience partly to generally cloudy conditions throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

Environment 01 May, 2025

Rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; Kathmandu likely to see brief showers

Rain, thunder likely in hilly areas; Kathmandu likely to see brief showers

Light to moderate rain, thunder, and occasional snowfall are expected in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions today, with Kathmandu Valley forecast to see brief showers and cloudy skies.

Light to moderate rain, thunder, and occasional snowfall are expected in Nepal’s hilly and mountainous regions today, with Kathmandu Valley forecast to see brief showers and cloudy skies.

Environment 30 Apr, 2025

Cloudy weather with chances of rain, snow in parts of the country

Cloudy weather with chances of rain, snow in parts of the country

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are expected to experience cloudy weather today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and light snowfall in higher elevations, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are expected to experience cloudy weather today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms, and light snowfall in higher elevations, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 29 Apr, 2025

Weather Update: Cloudy skies with rain, thunderstorms in parts of the country today

Weather Update: Cloudy skies with rain, thunderstorms in parts of the country today

Nepal will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with chances of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Nepal will experience partly to generally cloudy skies today, with chances of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Environment 28 Apr, 2025

BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal

BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government...

More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.

More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.

Environment 26 Apr, 2025