Regional
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
Road to Climate Adaptation and Resilience in South Asia
Photo by Gerasimov_foto_174/Shutterstock.com Climate adaptation and resilience are critical components in confronting the undeniable reality of climate change. South Asia, a region characterized by rapid economic growth over the past two decades, is acutely aware of the looming risks posed by climate-related hazards. To safeguard development gains, South Asian countries, particularly Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, [...] Read More