Collective action key to tackling climate change: FM Deuba The disaster inflicted severe damage on critical sectors, including drinking water, roads, energy, irrigation, and agricultural infrastructure. Nepal 18 Mar, 2025
"Humanity is facing an existential crisis, failing to recognise it puts us on the verge of complete disaster" Prof. John Pomeroy is a globally renowned expert and scientist in hydrology and climate science and serves as the primary chairperson of the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Water Sustainability. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
Zonta Club Kathmandu honors inspirational women on Yellow Rose Day Zonta Club Kathmandu celebrated International Women's Day as Yellow Rose Day, recognizing the extraordinary achievements of women who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields on Sunday. The event honored women who continue to inspire young girls and women to pursue their dreams. Kathmandu 17 Mar, 2025
Wildfire Season has begun, but the worst is yet to come A study published in Information Geography journal shows that Nepal’s forests are under severe threat from climate-exacerbated wildfires. Nepal 16 Mar, 2025
Issue of climate justice needs to be raised in international forums: President President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is necessary for countries like Nepal that have no role in climate change that the issue of climate justice is raised in every international forum. Environment 10 Mar, 2025
Nepal is losing its cultural identity: From temples to tongues Nepal has a diverse array of cultures, traditions and languages that date back thousands of years. Contemporarily, it’s deep-rooted traditions, languages and cultural practices are at risk of extinction through external and internal pressures. Kathmandu 10 Mar, 2025
From Fields to Leadership: Empowering Women Farmers for Sustainable Change “This is more than just farming — it is about building confidence, lifting each other up, and shaping a brighter future together,” says Anita Mandal, a small-scale farmer from Dhangadimai Municipality in Siraha District. Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
In what ways can accelerated action drive women's empowerment and transformation in Nepal? As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from diverse sectors — corporate, politics, health, development, and beyond — to share their insights on a pressing question: Nepal 08 Mar, 2025
No turning back: A pivotal moment for women and girls in Asia-Pacific Thirty years ago, the world made a promise: gender equality for all. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Third National Determined Contributions: Youths must have a say on climate discussion As the federal government is working on its third National Determined Contributions, in jargon the NDC 3.0, the stakes could not be higher. Opinion 07 Mar, 2025
Nepal represents the voices of countries impacted by climate change, says Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri stated that Nepal represents the voices of countries most vulnerable to climate change risks. Nepal 06 Mar, 2025
Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation. Kathmandu 06 Mar, 2025
