Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling. Environment 1d ago
Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise. Opinion 1d ago
Wild and domestic fires: Fighting wars on two fronts The country is virtually up in smoke due to domestic as well as wildfires engulfing it. Opinion 26 Mar, 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
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
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
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
Collective action key to tackling climate change: FM Deuba The disaster inflicted severe damage on critical sectors, including drinking water, roads, energy, irrigation, and agricultural infrastructure. Nepal 18 Mar, 2025
"Humanity is facing an existential crisis, failing to recognise it puts us on the verge of complete disaster" Prof. John Pomeroy is a globally renowned expert and scientist in hydrology and climate science and serves as the primary chairperson of the UNESCO Chair in Mountain Water Sustainability. Nepal 17 Mar, 2025
