Nepal’s Electric Vehicle Surge: Revving Towards a Green Future
In the first two months of the current fiscal year (FY 2023/24), Nepal has seen a substantial surge in the import of electric vehicles...
Nepal’s Prime Minister Embarks on Trade and Energy Diplomacy Mission to China
Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal “Prachanda” Dahal is set to embark on a crucial visit to China at the end of September. He will...
Can China Accommodate Nepal’s Needs?
In recent days, China’s Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has been under significant diplomatic and media scrutiny because of a series of overly undiplomatic...
Nepal-Bangladesh Electricity Import Deal Faces Uncertainties and Time Delays
BD, India and Nepal tripartite deal not yet signed
Bangladesh wants to import 40 MW electricity from Nepal using India’s national grid. An agreement has...
The Challenges of Integrating Energy Diplomacy into Nepal’s Foreign Policy
To be honest, I am relatively new to the realm of foreign policy, and my journey began with a deep interest in infrastructure development.
At...
Nepal’s Ambitious Plan to Generate 30,000 MW of Electricity by 2035 Amid Expanding Regional...
Foundation stone for Korean-funded 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 was laid remotely on Tuesday.
Nepal plans to develop 30,000MW of electricity by 2035 as the market...
Nepal-China BRI Agreement: Challenges, Concerns, and the Path Forward
One major factor for the BRI that remains in limbo is the obscurity about its funding modality.
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China...
Balancing Ambitions: Nepal’s Path to Development and Net-Zero Emissions by 2045
Nepal's pursuit of sustainable development and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 represent a complex interplay of socio-economic ambition and environmental responsibility....
Advocating for a Shift in Government Focus: Prioritizing Domestic Consumption over Electricity Export
Stakeholders are right in calling on the govt to prioritise domestic consumption over electricity export
Even as Nepal's electricity production keeps increasing, the country does...
Air Pollution a Major Threat to Human Health in Hindu Kush Himalayas, Says ICIMOD
Kathmandu, Sept. 8: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has announced a clean-air campaign in the Hindu Kush Himalayas.
Announcing the campaign on Thursday...
