Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: Study
Being exposed to extreme heat while pregnant has previously been linked to a range of problems, including a higher risk of premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects and…
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Requiem for a glacier
A glacier is disappearing in the Himalayas, leaving mounds of debris and a warning too dire to ignore.
Snakebite cases surge in Nepal’s Mahottari as temperatures rise
Health experts warn that climate change and rising temperatures are expanding the habitat range of venomous snakes in Nepal.
Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department, UNDP boost Yom-Nan climate resilience efforts
The initiative integrates Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) strategies and emphasises community participation to enhance long-term water management and agricultural resilience…
In South Korea, summer to be hotter, wetter than last year
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration’s 3-month outlook, average nationwide temperatures will be higher than in previous years from May to July.
Investment in green growth gains momentum in Southeast Asia
Green investment in the SEA-6 reached US$8 billion in 2024, a 43 percent increase year-on-year.
Rain disrupts domestic flights, diverts international flight, blocks highways in Kathmandu
In 2025, Nepal is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rains for the second consecutive year, according to a regional consensus among South Asian meteorologists.
Nationwide study launched to assess plastic waste across 56 municipalities in Nepal
Research aims to quantify plastic pollution and guide sustainable waste management policy across Nepal.
Laos, UN launch green and climate finance scheme to drive sustainable development
The two-year initiative is rooted in the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan Financing Strategy, endorsed by the Prime Minister, and prioritises green and climate finance…
Intense heat kills 2 traffic cops in Philippines’ Iloilo City
An official said that the extreme weather had exacerbated their underlying medical conditions.