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A resettlement village set up after the 2015 earthquake was washed away in the August floods. Khalte’s destruction exposes wider gaps in Nepal’s attempts at rehabilitation.
Mitigation is essential as it limits future dangers, but adaptation protects people from existing risks.
Food & Agriculture
Nepal’s women fight for ownership of the land they tend
In Nepal, the law has eliminated gender discrimination when it comes to property rights, but cultural norms still interfere with land ownership.
Nepal floods bring renewed focus on neighbour Bhutan’s efforts to protect its economically crucial – but debt generating – hydro infrastructure and trade with India.
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9 October 2026
22 September 2026
14 September 2026
Carbon & Climate
Tiny glacial lakes in the Himalayas pose unexpected flooding threats
7 September 2026
3 September 2026
2 September 2026
Carbon & Climate
Climate change warnings preceded Nepal disaster, say experts
1 September 2026
Carbon & Climate
Glacier-driven Nepal flood shows mounting risks in warming Himalayas
31 July 2026
22 July 2026
26 June 2026
25 June 2026
10 June 2026
Food & Agriculture
Nepal farmers struggle as wildlife damage relief proves hard to access
7 May 2026
Food & Agriculture
Nepal’s traditional grain bins help keep food safe from heat, floods
10 February 2026
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