Nepal
Transport Resilience in South Asia: a Discussion with Prof. Adolf Ng
Prof. Adolf K.Y. Ng (left) talking with Russell Isaac, Regional Expert, Communications and Knowledge Management, ADPC (right). Prof. Adolf K.Y. Ng is a Professor of Global Value Chains at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in China and Université Laval, Quebec, Canada. Prof. Ng is also the Chief Editor of The Maritime [...] Read More
Climate Change, Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin
A double suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi (a tributary of the Koshi river) on the way to Namche Bazar, Nepal (Photo by Robin Lardon/Shutterstock.com). The Impact of Climate Change on Rain and Rising Temperatures in Koshi River Basin It is unequivocal that changes in precipitation and temperature patterns are expected due to climate-driven changes, [...] Read More
Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi
During the flooding season, boats become the only means of transport in the Kosi River Basin in places within the embankments. (Photo: Manoj Kumar Singh / Gorakhpur News Line) Living with the River: Going with the Flow of the Kosi The Kosi is a transboundary river that springs from the Himalayan slopes of Tibet and [...] Read More
Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater Resources
Diesel Pumping Set Extracting Water from a Shallow Tube Well for the Paddy Crop on the Outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh (Photo: Dr. Niladri Gupta, 2022) Climate change has brought about increased temperature and shifts in precipitation patterns around the world, impacting the water resources sector. The IPCC’s sixth assessment report (AR6) highlights that changes in [...] Read More
Need of the Hour: Translating Water Policies into Action
Photo by Purna Chandra Lal Rajbhandari Home to the mighty Himalayas, Nepal is rich in water resources. Major rivers emerge from its snowfields and glaciers, cascade through gorges and valleys, and flow into the flatlands of the Terai region. But despite its water abundance and large potential for hydropower generation, Nepal’s rivers are yet [...] Read More
Nepal’s Strategic Engagement in COP26
Photo by Purna Chandra Lal Rajbhandari An increase in these climate impacts in recent years already threatens Nepal’s development efforts, lives and livelihoods, particularly of women and marginalized groups. The Government of Nepal is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and has ratified the Paris Agreement that was adopted [...] Read More
Promoting Integrated Climate Approaches in South Asia
Photo by Sohel Pravez Haque/ Shutterstock.com Divided by geographic boundaries, over 1.9 billion people living in South Asian countries share mountains, rivers, oceans, energy sources as well as weather and vulnerabilities associated with climate change. Therefore, cooperation across borders is critical to meeting the challenges unleashed by the vagaries of weather. The development gains in [...] Read More
Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Cover photo: Salvacampillo / Shutterstock.com The disproportionate burden of climate variability on women is primarily due to persistent gender inequalities interconnected with climate risks and vulnerabilities. Gender disparity in terms of access to and control over resources like land, capital, information, innovation, technology, and decisions make women more vulnerable to climate change and susceptible to [...] Read More
Embedding Climate Adaptation in Policy, Planning and Finance
Photo by Lightspring/Shutterstock.com Climate change policies are crucial for countries to adapt and mitigate climate change impacts in order to protect and enhance the well-being of citizens. Policymakers have recognized the need to develop climate change policies for achieving resilience. It is evident that countries in South Asia have formulated climate change policies and put [...] Read More