COP 29 in Baku: More controversies, less consensus The proceedings of the 29th World Climate Change Conference in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, more popularly known as the Conference of Parties (COP 29), has dominated the news headlines since its beginning last week. Opinion 20 Nov, 2024
Floods, landslides incur loss over Rs 13 billion in energy and irrigation sector The floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains throughout the country last September 27-28 caused a loss amounting over Rs 13 billion in the energy and irrigation sector. Nepal 20 Nov, 2024
'Regional power grid integration, a game changer for Nepal' At a time when climate crisis has taken centre stage in global debates and as countries try to reduce their dependence on fossil fuel, Nepal's hydropower can play a stabilising role in the ambitious regional plans to produce massive solar energy outputs by 2030, according to Kulman Ghising, managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority. Business 20 Nov, 2024
Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29 They share stories of rising seas, burning trees, contaminated water and disease. Environment 17 Nov, 2024
7 Summits Foundation completes three-day community engagement programs in Tapting Dudkhundha ​​​​​​​The 7 Summits Foundation recently completed a three-day event in Tapting Solu Dudhkunda, engaging the communities of Okhaldhunga and Solu Khumbu. Nepal 14 Nov, 2024
Prez Paudel calls for unified global action on climate change President Paudel acknowledged that while every nation feels its climate challenges acutely, recent climate-induced disasters in Nepal have been especially severe. Nepal 13 Nov, 2024
At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change Leader after leader recounted climate disasters, with each one seeming to top the other. Environment 13 Nov, 2024
President Paudel addresses High-Level Event on Advancing Mountain Agenda under COP29 President Ramchandra Paudel has drawn the world's attention to address the problems of climate change and poverty. Nepal 13 Nov, 2024
Prez Paudel calls for redirecting military spending to climate action at COP29 President Paudel emphasized the need for operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund, intended to support vulnerable developing countries. Nepal 12 Nov, 2024
US top climate negotiator: 'We won't revert back' as Trump prepares to take over Podesta said the Biden administration is still negotiating even as it prepares to leave. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution A UN climate finance committee report looked at the need from 98 countries and estimated it as ranging from $455 billion to $584 billion per year. Environment 11 Nov, 2024
Tikathali flood-hit locals receive relief materials Relief materials have been distributed to the families of flood victims in Lalitpur. Nepal 11 Nov, 2024
