Japan, UNFPA partner to strengthen maternal and child health services in Nepal The Government of Japan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have signed an agreement to implement the “Project for Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Services and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal,” a critical initiative to enhance healthcare resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
SALW continues to be major cause of armed violence Small arms and light weapons (SALW) continue to be a major cause of armed violence around the world. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by their misuse, including domestic abuse, community insecurity, and conflict-related sexual violence. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
World Meteorological Day 2025 being observed today World Meteorological Day is being observed globally, including in Nepal, with various events highlighting the importance of meteorology in safeguarding lives and livelihoods. Nepal 23 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
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
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right Most won't make the deadline. The U.N. says that's OK as long as they are working on them. Environment 11 Feb, 2025
New leadership under Jangbu Sherpa takes charge of USNCA The US Nepali Climbers Association Inc welcomed the newly elected executive members for the 2025 -2027 term. Nepal 09 Feb, 2025
Linking climate change to SDGs for a more sustainable future Prior to the 62nd meeting of the IPCC, Dr Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen) and an international team of scientists argued to make the upcoming IPCC reports more policy-relevant by holistically reflecting on all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Opinion 06 Feb, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Youth: A Shared Vision for Nepal and India Brought by geography, culture, and history, Nepal and India share another profound connection: a youthful population. Nepal 26 Jan, 2025
NSU pledges to plant a tree for every run scored in T20 Jay Nepal Cup "For every run scored in the tournament, a tree will be planted," said the Spokesperson of Nepal Students Union, Suraj Sejuwal. Nepal 17 Jan, 2025
Leaders continue to raise climate change concerns Inaugurating the third annual conference on 'Climate Change and Sustainability of Trade in South Asia' organised jointly by the World Trade Organisation and the Kathmandu University in Kathmandu on Saturday Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2025
