Rare frog species reveal overlooked Himalayan diversity of Arunachal Pradesh
Scientists say the frogs evolved as the Himalayas rose and the Asian monsoon took shape.
Scientists say the frogs evolved as the Himalayas rose and the Asian monsoon took shape.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for a dedicated action plan for mountain regions and says limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical to protecting the Himalayas.
From shrinking glaciers and disappearing snowfields to increasingly dangerous climbing routes, Everest climber Jangbu Sherpa has witnessed dramatic changes in the Himalayas over the years. Drawing on decades of experience in the mountains, he warns that what we are seeing today may only be the beginning of a much greater crisis. I have witnessed the […]
Nepal and West Asia share atmospheric connections that matter for mountain climate. Published research identifies sources of Middle Eastern soot that reach the Himalayas and Tibet, contributing to ...
A first solo trek along the famous high-altitude trail becomes a journey of quiet discoveries.
Born and raised in the foothills of the Himalayas, I first heard about Switzerland and the Alps from my geography teacher, Sharan Hari Shrestha, at J. P. High School. My interest deepened when he d...
‘From Sagarmatha to the Sea’, the challenge is no longer simply to raise the world’s attention to the climate crisis in the Himalayas, but to demonstrate that Nepal can turn its vulnerability into a platform for regional cooperation, investment and action. Nepal has long been recognized internationally as one of the countries most vulnerable to […]
Prime Minister Shah’s proposed Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism is a welcome start. A regional legal agreement among Nepal, India and China would give it a foundation.
Heavy rain, snowfall and possible avalanches are forecast from October 28 to November 1, prompting officials to warn trekkers and mountaineers.
Nepal cannot go on borrowing money to build things the next flood will take away. At the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Balen Shah said Nepalis should be able to "build their future instead of constantly rebuilding their past." That argument now has to travel to Delhi, where borders, water and trade will come up whenever he visits.
The weather system is expected to affect much of Nepal through Saturday, raising concerns for farmers preparing to harvest paddy and trekkers heading to the Himalayas.
The weather system may affect Nepal from October 28 to November 1, prompting warnings for farmers to protect paddy crops and trekkers to exercise caution in the high Himalayas.
The prime minister linked Nepal’s floods to climate risks, proposed cooperation in the Himalayas, and called for fairer climate finance and a more equitable global order.
Conflicts with people are growing as expanded forest land and climate change push the creatures into human settlements. There are solutions to try.
Stone steps, mountain air, and shared silence—the trek that felt like a pilgrimage.
Dixit, who has written about climate and environment for decades, says Nepal must rethink how it builds and plans for disasters in a rapidly changing mountain landscape.