Nepal seeks $20m from UN fund after climate-linked Himalayan disaster
Nepal plans to seek around $20m from the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage after the August 26 avalanche and flood killed at least 1,344 people and left 5,000 missing…
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India reviews GLOF preparedness after Nepal glacier flood kills 1,200
India's home secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday chaired a review of the country's preparedness for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), days after a glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods that killed…
Himalayan glacier loss threatens 20% of India’s GDP: study
Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65 percent faster than a decade ago, putting India's water security and economy at serious risk, a new report warns. The study, titled Prosperous and Resilient Himalayas,…
Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster, risk 20% of India’s GDP
Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than a decade ago, and only 21 of roughly 40,000 glaciers are being monitored on the ground, a new study by Systemiq, ICIMOD and GB…
Nepal minister flags Himalayan melt common threat to India China Bhutan
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, has described the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas as a common threat to India, China, Nepal and Bhutan, calling on the four countries to…
Road to Chamba: A journey into timeless Himalayan life
The mountain road to Chamba in Himachal Pradesh offers a journey where city rhythms yield to a slower, rooted pace of life. Morning light reveals villagers starting their day with quiet purpose,…
Study finds African grass naturalised in Indian biodiversity hotspots
A 30-year survey has documented the naturalisation of African Bermuda-grass (Cynodon nlemfuensis) in two Indian biodiversity hotspots, the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. The grass, native to Central and East Africa, was…
Indian Ocean warming fastest among tropical oceans
The Indian Ocean is warming faster than the global average, with serious consequences for regional climate and marine ecosystems. As the third largest and geologically youngest ocean, its dynamics are driven by…
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra begins with 90 pilgrims on first day
The Kinnaur Kailash Yatra began on Thursday, with 90 devotees starting their trek from Tangling village. A total of 375 pilgrims will take part in the pilgrimage, which ends on August 10.…
Himalayan pheasants face mounting human pressure
A study published last year in the northwestern Himalayas warns that the white-crested kalij pheasant, a relatively adaptable bird found in mixed forests near human settlements, is under mounting pressure from habitat…
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