News
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Subsidies killing renewable energy investments in NepalNepal’s faltering renewable energy policy may find its solution in energy trade—hydro from Nepal, solar and wind from India. -
Himalayan glacier melting rate has doubled—this could affect 800m people in AsiaPotentially deadly floods for hundreds of millions of people in the short term, followed by acute water shortages within decades—this is what scientists behind a new study have projected.
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Gravity lightens the load for Nepal's hard-working rural womenWomen have suffered injuries and miscarriages due to carrying heavy loads, but a pulley system has transformed their work. -
World waste could grow 70 per cent as cities boom, warns World BankThe rise in rubbish will outstrip population growth, reaching 3.4 billion tons by 2050 from around 2 billion tons in 2016.
Opinion
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Reflections from Nepal: Is there a sustainable future for tourism in Asia?– Nepal, with its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, remains one of the poorest countries in Asia despite surging visitor numbers. On a recent trekking trip, Zafirah Zein witnessed the impact of tourism on its environment and people, and wonders what the future of tourism will look like in developing Asia. -
3 ways to fill Asia-Pacific’s social protection gap– Cash transfer programs, efficient government expenditure and capacity building are ways in which communities across Asia can receive adequate social protection and meet their basic needs. -
Solar energy could help combat antimicrobial resistance– This need for reliable energy is essential to improve health care and tackle the global concerns about antimicrobial resistance.
Videos
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Nepal’s fertile but forgotten wetlands– Undervalued and ignored, wetlands are disappearing and drying up in Nepal—leaving the communities and wildlife that depend on them exposed in a changing climate.
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Can an innovation in bicycles build resilient communities?– An innovative cargo bicycle designed for farmers and villagers may help boost incomes in isolated farming communities in Nepal.
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Nepali women row against tide of discrimination on tourist lake– Working on the lake gives women independence in a country where women are often destined to a life of servitude and denied the access to education, health and jobs.
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Nepal’s million dollar trees bring hope and fear– Demand for Tibetan prayer beads from China have brought Nepal’s Timal village into the limelight, but the sustainability of this opaque market is leading to concerns.
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