Film screening and panel discussion on "Mountain Matters: Sustaining the Spirit of Mountains" held The French Embassy and the Alliance française hosted a special screening of the documentary “Annapurna, History of a Conquest” by director Bernard George on Wednesday at Alliance française in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 5 h ago
Nima Rinji, Purnima become UNDP Nepal's first climate influencers The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nepal today nominated two internationally celebrated climbers– Nima Rinji Sherpa and Purnima Shrestha - as UNDP Nepal’s first climate influencers to raise awareness about climate justice in Nepal. Kathmandu 1d ago
397 snow leopards estimated across Nepal Nepal has announced its national estimate of the elusive snow Leopard population, marking a major milestone in the conservation of this iconic Himalayan species. Nepal 21 Apr, 2025
The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Experts to convene for dialogue on 'Transition from Sustainable to Regenerative Tourism' on April 10 The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday at the Multipurpose Hall within the premises NATHM in Ravibhawan, Kathmandu. Kathmandu 07 Apr, 2025
World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive. World 07 Apr, 2025
Glacier melting and the way forward Glaciers are among the most visible indicators of climate change, and their rapid melting poses a severe threat to ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
World Water Day being celebrated today World Water Day 2025 is being celebrated in Nepal today with various programs across the country. 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
The melting heart of our planet: Why glaciers demand our immediate action Glaciers are more than just frozen rivers of ice Environment 21 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
Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation. Kathmandu 06 Mar, 2025
