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
Leaders continue to raise climate change concerns Inaugurating the third annual conference on 'Climate Change and Sustainability of Trade in South Asia' organised jointly by the World Trade Organisation and the Kathmandu University in Kathmandu on Saturday Kathmandu 13 Jan, 2025
Nepal grappling with climate change-induced disasters: Minister Deuba Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has stated that climate change has triggered unseasonal disasters in Nepal. Nepal 09 Jan, 2025
Climate change is the world's major problem: Prez Paudel COP29 officially commenced today and will continue until November 21, with President Paudel scheduled to return to Nepal on November 15. Nepal 11 Nov, 2024
Water supply services in Lalitpur will resume within 15 days: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav has said the entire works on repair and maintenance of the Nallu, Basuki and Devaki water supply projects would be completed within 15 days. Kathmandu 16 Oct, 2024
Listening to children: To shape Nepal's SDG journey As world leaders gather in New York for the UN Summit for the Future to discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), review major achievements and suggest course corrections, there is one perspective that must be considered if we are to truly achieve the SDGs and ensure that no one is left behind – listening to and engaging with children. Opinion 23 Sep, 2024
Dengue, cholera cases becoming rampant nationwide The number of cholera and dengue cases has increased throughout the nation. However, cholera has only been reported in five districts. Each district has a distinct focal outbreak that is unrelated to the others. Health 11 Aug, 2024
Cholera cases surge, 23 cases recorded across country Cholera has infected 23 people across the country, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division. Nepal 02 Aug, 2024
Insufficient budget poses challenges for wildlife conservation at CNP Budget inadequacy has posed challenges to efforts for the conservation of forest and wildlife at the Chitwan National Park (CNP). Nepal 05 Jul, 2024
'Excessive exploitation of natural resources detrimental' Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari stressed the need to check excessive exploitation of natural resources, unwise consumption and haphazard development works. Nepal 05 Jun, 2024
Drought drying up CNP water sources, threatening wildlife The wild animals inhabiting Chitwan National Park (CNP) are facing problems as water sources have started drying up due to the drought. Environment 19 May, 2024