Govt working to strengthen early warning system: Energy Minister Khadka Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has said that the government is working to strengthen the forecasting and early warning system with the help of latest technology. Nepal 23 Mar, 2025
U.S. aid cuts and environmental accountability: A developing nation's perspective For decades, millions in developing nations have sought U.S. aid to support critical sectors such as healthcare, food security, infrastructure and development. Opinion 04 Mar, 2025
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
'We can no longer pursue development without integrating effective climate action' Despite its negligible emission of global greenhouse gases, Nepal ranked fourth most vulnerable country to global climate change, according to Climate Change Atlas 2010. Business 01 Oct, 2024
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. Opinion 28 Feb, 2024
Nepal deserves climate justice, as it has played no role in the climate crisis: PM Dahal PM Dahal asserted that Nepal deserves climate justice, as its role in the climate crisis is negligible compared to other countries. Kathmandu 16 Feb, 2024
Building Climate Ambition: Nepal's Commitment and Global Collaboration Highlighted at Dubai COP28 In a session at Dubai COP28, a panel discussion titled "Building Blocks of Climate Ambition: People, Nature, and Action" convened representatives from diverse sectors, government and non-government entities, development partners, private sectors, community-based organizations, indigenous communities, and women's groups. Environment 07 Dec, 2023
Nepal to put forth its claim on climate actions in COP28 Addressing the national conference on climate change, PM Dahal cautioned that an increase in climate change-induced disasters, food security crises, and water scarcity could occur. Nepal 21 Nov, 2023
Inter-agency coordination in nature conservation stressed Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has underscored the need to enhance coordination and facilitation among agencies working in the sector of nature conservation. Nepal 21 Oct, 2022
'Canada strongly supports free and open Indo-Pacific' Deputy Ambassador of Canada to Nepal Amanda Strohan held talks with government officials on issues of bilateral cooperation. Ram Kumar Kamat of The Himalayan Times had a tete-a-tete with Strohan about her interactions with government officials in Nepal. She says her government strongly supports open Indo-Pacific and rules-based order. Nepal 10 Sep, 2022
Nepal and World Bank sign $100m financing agreement to support Nepal's GRID The government of Nepal and the World Bank on Monday signed a concessional financing agreement for $100 million (equivalent to Rs 12.7 billion) for Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID). Business 30 Aug, 2022
Nepal, WB sign Rs 12.7 billion Financing Agreement to Support GRID It also supports policy actions of Government of Nepal for strategic GRID transitions that help build and maintain prosperity for all. Business 29 Aug, 2022
