Tag: Climate change

Nepal Eyes Electricity Exports to Sri Lanka via India

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: Efforts to deepen regional power connectivity have opened up the possibility of Nepal exporting surplus electricity to Sri Lanka through India,...

Nepal’s Energy Sector Seeks Grid Reform, Greater Investment and Climate Resilience

Kathmandu: Mohan Dangi, president of the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), has urged the government and the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) to review...

Hydropower Insurance Must Go Beyond Compensation to Reduce Risks: Rajouria

Kathmandu: Nepal Hydropower Association President Er. Arun Rajouria has said hydropower insurance should be developed not merely as a means of providing compensation after...

FM Khanal Calls for Integrated Approach to Climate Challenges from Everest...

To raise the issue of climate change strongly before the international community, Nepal organized a special program in New York, USA, titled “From Everest...

PM Shah Proposes Tri-National Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism

Kathmandu, Sept 25: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed the establishment of a 'Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism' among Nepal, India and China. During his address...

India Approves 18-Hour Daily Power Exports to Nepal Until Dec. 31

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: India has approved the export of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours a day until December 31, following last month’s devastating...

Bhotekoshi Disaster Highlights Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Hydropower

Kathmandu: Stakeholders have expressed serious concern over the growing risk of natural disasters in the Himalayan and hilly regions due to climate change and...

Shrestha Urges Readiness for El Niño Impact on Hydropower and Water...

Kathmandu, Aug. 22: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has called for preparations to deal with the El Niño crisis....

Government to Review of Non-Progressing Hydropower Projects

Kathmandu, July 14: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that the government will study the status of hydropower...

EU Launches €5 Million Project to Expand Energy Connectivity in South...

Kathmandu — A regional project worth €5 million has been launched with financial support from the European Union (EU) to promote cross-border electricity trade...

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