Tag: Climate change
Nepal’s Hydropower Faces Major Setback After Floods Expose Lack of Disaster...
Experts suggest building structures that are resilient to natural disasters and climate change
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: On June 14, 2023, the employees working in the...
Government Introduces Green Hydrogen Policy to Cut Ties with Petroleum
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The government has introduced the Green Hydrogen Policy, 2080 BS with an aim to promote the green hydrogen sector. The policy...
Energy Minister Stresses the Necessity of Increasing Electricity Usage
PATAN, Jan 25: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Shakti Bahadur Basnet, has underscored the need for increasing the consumption of electricity within...
Navigating Nepal’s Environmental Future: A Critical Examination of Carbon Tax and...
In 2021, Nepal committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 in its long-term strategy submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. But...
Empowering Homes: Embracing Safety-Centric Strategies for Enhanced Domestic Electricity Consumption
In today’s context, Nepal is actively pursuing a transition towards clean energy, harnessing the potential of hydropower, solar, and wind. A bold declaration was...
Hydropower Pressures: Nepal’s Protected Areas Open to Controversial Development
Nepal’s government has approved a controversial new proposal allowing the development of large-scale hydropower plants within protected areas, prompting concerns about conservation setbacks.
The Nepali government...
Nurturing Climate Justice: The Crucial Role of Effective International Diplomacy
The entire community has to unite in order to confront the pressing global problem of climate change and strive towards sustainable solutions for a...
Beyond Predictions: Building Resilience Against Extreme Climate Surprises
We must strengthen community resilience in advance rather than hastily respond to the adverse climate effects.
The growing dissatisfaction over the failure of global efforts...
Global Breakthrough: COP28 Nations Unite for First-Ever Fossil Fuel Climate Pact
Dubai, Dec. 14: The COP28 climate summit on Wednesday approved a deal that would, for the first time, push nations to "transition" from fossil fuels...
Prime Minister Dahal Advocates Urgent Climate Research Initiatives
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged Kathmandu University to conduct more research on climate change and its impact.
Addressing the 29th convocation ceremony of...
