Opinion

Inclusion And Representation In Nepal’s Federal Parliament

The electoral system to the House of Representatives (HoR) is a mixed system with 60% electedthrough first-past-the-post (FPTP) and 40% by List proportional representation (PR). Parties winseats in parliament in proportion to their share of the vote.

By Kåre Vollan Dec 03, 2023

Soil And Water – Asia-Pacific’s Bread And Butter

Soil and water rely on each other, and that’s critical to feed a hungry world.

By Jong-Jin Kim Nov 30, 2023

Co-Operation Within A Federation - It All Depends On The People

Australia’s federation was borne out of negotiation between six selfgoverning colonies on the Australian continent who saw it in their common interest to combine to form one nation.

By Robert French AC Nov 27, 2023

Transforming The Political Messages

Recalling the speeches at Jomsom, Kalapaththar and Rukum, Prime Minister has clearly expressed his great concern on climate change impacts and made a commitment to strongly raise 'claim' at CoP28.

By Batu Uprety Nov 23, 2023

A Glimpse Of Nepal's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process And Outcomes

Nepal NAP process, commenced in 2015, after traversing long distance, ups and downs, emotional fatigue, obstacles like Covid19, finally came up with the final NAP document (Nepal NAP 2021-2050) which was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Nepal on 21 November 2023.

By Dr. Gyanendra Karki Nov 22, 2023

Glaciers Are Melting At Record Levels

Glaciers are melting at record levels. And we have been witnessing dramatic shifts in temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, which lead to hazards such as droughts, heat waves, floods, glacial lake outburst floods and landslides. These extreme events threaten food security.

By Hanaa Singer-Hamdy Nov 22, 2023

Climate Crisis: Can world Leaders Rise to the Challenge ?

President Biden’s likely decision to skip COP28 has further worsened these concerns. The symbolic gesture of the US President’s absence could be interpreted as a weakening of the US’s commitment to addressing human induced climate change.

By Arup Rajouria Nov 17, 2023

Loktantra’s Moral Turpitude

Alas, it has taken hardly a half dozen years – and two parliamentary elections under this dispensation – to see all hopes of any decent governance dashed. These years have resembled a bad tele serial of unending scams and corruption at the highest level of parties and governments they lead.

By Dipak Gyawali Nov 06, 2023

A Climate Tree without Roots

Reviewing the news during UNSG's visit, President and few politicians have urged the UNSG to voice Nepal's climate crisis at the global fora.

By Batu Uprety Nov 06, 2023

Journey From Being Skilled Workers In Korea To Entrepreneurs In Nepal

In Nepal, the Employment Permit System (EPS) has been in effect since 2008. About 97,000 people have grabbed job opportunities so far. Currently, about 44,000 people are currently working in Korea. For this year only, a total of 20,000 people are expected to be dispatched to Korea by the end of 2023.

By Park Tae-Young Nov 05, 2023

I Commit To Use What I Learned To Support Nepal In Your Struggle Against Climate Change

I send my sincere condolences to the families of the ten Nepalese students who were killed and express my best wishes for the safe return of Bipin Joshi, who is missing

By António Guterres Nov 04, 2023

Nepal’s UN Voting: Unexpected Decision

Despite death of eleven Nepali students, Nepal's failure to condemn the terrorism act in words and deeds in UN General Assembly voting

By Keshab Poudel Oct 31, 2023

Nepal NRN Certificate: Is It Dual Citizenship?

Non-resident Nepalis have been granted Nepali citizenship by providing economic, social and cultural rights. Along with this, non-resident Nepalis can now apply for such certificates.

By Shanker Man Singh Oct 29, 2023

Bhutan's Path To Healing And Unity

By CM Niroula Oct 28, 2023

Conflict Diverts Attention: How the Hamas Israel Crisis Affects Climate Priorities At COP 28

The escalation of the Israeli-Hamas crisis, with the possibility of wider regional involvement, has the potential to further strain relations within the Middle East and beyond. This strain could severely strain regional and international co-operation on climate solutions, a crucial aspect in addressing human induced climate change

By Arup Rajouria Oct 28, 2023

Belt And Road: No Belt, No Road – The Stalled Journey In Nepal

A notable component of this initiative was the construction of the Kathmandu-Lhasa Railway, aimed to establish a railway connecting Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, to Lhasa, Tibet, with the potential to significantly bolster trade and connectivity between the two nations. Furthermore, there was a commitment to invest in Nepal's hydropower sector, a critical facet of meeting Nepal's energy demands.

By Dr. Bipin Adhikari Oct 26, 2023

What You Can Do To Help Israel - Dispelling Myths

The Hamas attack in the south was the premeditated mass murder of innocent civilians. The launching of rockets against the Israel's population is a further attempt to terrorize and kill innocent citizens.

By Hanan Goder-Goldberger Oct 17, 2023

Terrible Times To Continue

Not only on the internal resource mobilization front, government suffered setback on external resource mobilization (both grant and loan), too. Available data reveal that in the last five years, on average, only about 51 percent of the targeted foreign loan has been received, the achievement being only 42 percent last FY. More than seven hundred thousand people left the country for employment outside of Nepal, which is an indication of deplorable condition within the country.

By Dr. Tilak Rawal Oct 12, 2023

Recent Visit To Mansarovar, Kailash, And Lhasa: Some Experiences

Situated in the southwestern region of Tibet, Mansarovar Lake is a mere 50 kilometers from the border of Nepal's Humla district to the northwest. Nestled at an elevation of 4,590 meters above sea level, it stands as one of the highest freshwater lakes in Asia, with Tilicho Lake in Nepal being the highest at 4,919 meters.

By Bishnu Dev Pant Oct 08, 2023

Unlocking Every Dollar For A World In Crisis

We need bold action to deliver the estimated $3 trillion needed annually by 2030, according to the G20, to tackle global challenges and revive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By Masatsugu Asakawa Oct 05, 2023

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