Aerial inspection ties Thame flood to glacial lake outburst
Knowledge
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A Climate-Resilient Nepal
A centralized knowledge hub to inspire collective climate action.
UN Chief calls for climate action from Mt. Everest
“The world cannot wait!” –UN chief, Antonio Guterres from the base of Mt. Everest, on the terrible impact of the climate crisis on the Himalayas.
Facts
Melting glaciers
Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65% faster in 2011–2020 compared with the previous decade.
Natural resource vulnerability
More floods, landslides, forest fires, and droughts are harming biodiversity, farming, hydropower, and fresh water supplies.
Economic cost
The World Bank estimates the economic cost of climate change in Nepal to be 2-3% of GDP per year by 2050.
Climate Champions
Shreya K C
Lalitpur, Nepal
Hi! I am Shreya K.C., a passionate socio-climate justice activist from Nepal. I have worked with young people wo...
Preity Gurung
Kathmandu, Nepal
Preity Gurung is a researcher and activist dedicated to addressing climate change and its impact on indigenous c...
Prakriti Koirala
Kathmandu, Nepal
Prakriti Koirala holds a master's degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in climate change. She b...
Tashi Lhazom
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tashi Lhazom is a prominent youth climate advocate working at the intersection of climate action, gender equalit...
Organizations
Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA)
Talchikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA) is a youth lead coalition of the Nepalese youth and youth groups tackli...
Digo Bikas Institute (DBI)
Battisputali, Kathmandu
Digo Bikas Institute (DBI) is a research and advocacy organization committed to promoting ecological sustainabil...
Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal (YASEN)
Bharatpur-9, Chitwan, Nepal
Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal (YASEN) is a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to creating ...
Bignaharta Nepal
Pulchowk Road, Lalitpur, Nepal
Bighnaharta Nepal (BN) is a Kathmandu-based not-for-profit organization established in 2019 by Nepali youths. Th...
Latest Events
COP In My City 2024
Chitwan, Nepal
"COP in My City Nepal" is a flagship event of CliMates Nepal. This year CliMates Nepal is organizing "COP in...
National Conference on Climate Change and Health
Lalitpur, Nepal
National Conference on Climate Change and Health organized by Ministry of Health and Population and World He...
Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) 2024
Kathmandu, Nepal
LCOY is an event initiated by YOUNGO, with an aim to empower youth through networking and knowledge sharing....
9th National Youth Conference on Climate Change (NYCCC)
Kathmandu, Nepal
The National Youth Conference on Climate Change (NYCCC) is the flagship event organized by Nepalese Youth fo...
