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
UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk. Environment 22 Mar, 2025
Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science ​​​​​​​A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts. Environment 21 Mar, 2025
Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board. World 11 Mar, 2025
China, UNDP mark formal closure of SSPP-GR Project in Madhesh Province The Embassy of China and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) attended the formal closure of the Support to Schools and Communities in Remote Areas for Pandemic Prevention and Green Recovery (SSPP-GR) Project in Madhes Province. Nepal 07 Mar, 2025
Japan, UNDP join hands to support quake recovery in Jajarkot, Rukum West The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal have signed an agreement that the Government of Japan will extend grant assistance to the UNDP for the implementation of the Project for the Livelihoods Improvement and Disaster Resilience Enhancement in the Areas Affected by the Jajarkot Earthquake. Nepal 25 Feb, 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
Japan, UNDP hold national workshop to promote local climate actions in Jajarkot A national workshop focused on ‘Enhancing Human Security through Local Climate Actions’ was held recently, hosted by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers (OCMCM), Karnali Province, with support from UNDP and the Government of Japan. Nepal 04 Dec, 2024
EU Ambassador visits impact projects in Surkhet, Karnali Province The European Union Ambassador to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo is on a 5-day mission to visit European Union-funded projects in Karnali province of Western Nepal, from December 2 to 6. Nepal 02 Dec, 2024
Pokhara Metropolitan City commits towards zero waste Various stakeholders in Pokhara have committed to collaborative efforts to mitigate the waste crisis, build a resilient city and create green job opportunities. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
Minister Sah highlights commitment to CEDAW implementation at National Consultation Meeting Minister of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said that his ministry is always active to fully implement the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Nepal 22 Nov, 2024
Nepal's Aaditya Rai honored as LGBTIQ+ Equality Hero at International Pride Awards Aaditya Rai of Nepal has been recognized as one of five LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes at the inaugural International Pride Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
