NTB, UNDP sign $5 million Sustainable Tourism Project The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched the Sustainable Tourism Project (STP) to generate employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities by improving tourism facilities and services, skilling the workforce, and promoting tourist destinations. Nepal 22 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
Nepal's climate crisis: Role of youth in advocating for action Nepal is confronting an urgent climate crisis that has drastic effects on its economy, people and culture. Opinion 07 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
Global growth to remain subdued amid lingering uncertainty, warns UN report Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8 per cent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, released on Thursday. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
UNDP partners with NMB to advance sustainable financing UNDP Nepal and NMB Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable financing, marking a significant milestone in Nepal’s development journey. Kathmandu 31 Dec, 2024
Volunteerism: It is powerful, rewarding and transformative Considering the daunting challenges the world is facing, promoting and boosting volunteerism should be a no brainier. Opinion 03 Dec, 2024
'Ncell Foundation is a testament of our responsibility towards Nepal' Bishakha Lakshmi Khadka, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Ncell, brings nearly two decades of professional experience, having worked across both the media and corporate sectors in the South Asian region, having worked in Pakistan as a journalist and Nepal in the corporate sector. Business 25 Nov, 2024
DPM Singh seeks UN support to tackle Nepal's major urban challenges The 12th World Urban Forum, which began on November 4, concludes today. Nepal 08 Nov, 2024
Nepal's LDC Graduation: Implication, Opportunities, and Pathways According to United Nation (UN), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are defined as nations with the lowest socioeconomic development levels, characterized by low income, weak human assets, and high economic and environmental vulnerability. Nepal 01 Oct, 2024
Nepal ready to further enhance contribution to global peace, security: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said as the largest contributor of troops and police to UN Peace operations, Nepal is ready to further enhance its contribution to global peace and security. Nepal 27 Sep, 2024
Air pollution and public health: From evidence to action Air pollution is everywhere. This has severe impacts on human health and entire ecosystems. Contributing directly to climate crisis, evidence suggests that air pollution disproportionally affects children, the elderly and socially marginalised populations. Despite notable progress, the existing efforts at tackling air pollution are not enough to ensure clean air for all. Opinion 23 Sep, 2024
