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Inconvenient truth

  https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2016/03/29/inconvenient-truth   Nepal has not set a target to reduce carbon emission according to the intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) pledge. This will promote a low carbon economy and enhance carbon trading which will help to combat climate change, create pressure to reduce emissions, improve the economy, generate more employment opportunities and accelerate development. Manjeet Dhakal, technical advisor to the Ministry of Environment Science and Population, says that Nepal can go for a viable mitigation approach instead of limiting itself to adaptation because it is a negligible emitter of greenhouse gases.   The climate plan The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been more determined to adhere to the climate plan. Adopting a low carbon and climate resilient pathway is easier and part of the development process for them. These pledges also put pressure on the developed countries to enforce a plan that pushes towards a low carb
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This City Is The Tourism Gateway Of Nepal, And It Is Slowly Choking To Death

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has been ranked as the third most polluted city in the world according to a Serbia-based research website www.Numbeo.com . It was rated average in air, water, land, noise and light pollution, with a dire shortage of open, green spaces and clean drinking water. In the last 20 years or so, Kathmandu has boomed from being a scantily populated city with a few houses to a congested settlement with a serious dearth of space. Flawed planning and implementation from both government and private sector have turned the largest municipality in Nepal into a chaotic place lacking proper solid waste management and water supply (According to CBS in 2011 per capita water supply in Kathmandu was registered at 35 liters whereas the demand was much higher at 44 lpcd) . Read More : http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/04/kathmandu-pollution-global-warming-water-scarcity-health-hazard/#.VxDlEURZMSA.facebook
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Free from Fossil Fuel

Nepal is highly affected due to climate change. The various sectors as water, agriculture, tourism, are highly facing impact of Climate change. And the major reason is emission from burning of fossil fuel. Why is it affecting? Carbon dioxide level since industrial revolution has taken to highest of  404 parts per million( ppm ) and it had never  exceeded 300ppm in atmosphere since last 800,000 years  until earlier 20th century. It was time when industrialization started flourishing. The reason behind is burning of fossil fuel. It is the largest source for emission of carbon dioxide in atmosphere which is major heat trapping gas among Green House Gases GHG’s. The safest level of carbon dioxide in atmosphere is 350 ppm. Environmental perspective Though, Nepal only  emits 0.027 percent to GHG’s  among worlds total. The necessity for country to be free from fossil fuel doesn’t become less important. Nepal is highly dependent on petroleum (fossil fuel). About 62 percent of petrol
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Climate Change impact in Nepal

Involved in drafting team of  Intended Nationally determined Contribution (INDC),  Ugan Manandhar , talks about the document.” Nepal prioritizes adaptation but is looking forth to sectoral low carbon development options in its INDCs” he says. Manandhar is Deputy Director of  World Wildlife Fund Nepal . He has been following negotiations as a government delegate since 2008 following adaptation, REED and mitigation issues on behalf of government. He knows what impact Nepal is facing, a Least Developed Country that has adverse impact of Climate Change, urgency to address it and one of the way is to having the plan in INDC, NDC document. “Temperature is increasing; heavy precipitation days are increasing while number of rainy days is decreasing.  With its limited resources, capacity, and finance it becomes expensive for Nepal for adaptation in various sector such as water, energy, agriculture, tourism, energy, infrastructure, biodiversity and mitigation to Climate Change” he says. Th
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Nepal has not set a target to reduce carbon emission according to the intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) pledge. This will promote a low carbon economy and enhance carbon trading which will help to combat climate change, create pressure to reduce emissions, improve the economy, generate more employment opportunities and accelerate development. Manjeet Dhakal, technical advisor to the Ministry of Environment Science and Population, says that Nepal can go for a viable mitigation approach instead of limiting itself to adaptation because it is a negligible emitter of greenhouse gases . Read More :  http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2016-03-29/inconvenient-truth.html
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Climate Change Is Destroying The Planet, And SAARC Nations Don’t Give A Damn

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, can make a joint effort, plans and strategies to address climate change in South Asia, pre and post Conference of the Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) conference. In COP 21, India was one of the BASIC (Brazil, South Asia, India, and China) group. Bhutan is an ambitious country in the climate agreement, Maldives and Bangladesh are among voices of climate change, and Nepal’s National Adaptation Plan is recognised and extolled by the international community. With their respective positions and plans, SAARC nations can play a major role in containing climate change. But the SAARC nations are divided on this cause. Read More:  http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2016/03/saarc-cooperation-on-climate-change/
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Nepal's leaders of tomorrow

Climate Change and its consequences are uncertain but it is certain that we will leave our planet in the powerful hand of youth, the leaders of the future. Many youth around the world participated in different campaigns, such as YOUNGO interactions and side events in COP 21. Bindu Bhandari, young observer from Nepal, member of CliMates and ambassador of Tunza Eco generation, said that youth solidarity for climate action had a concrete impact before and during the COP21 agreement. “Youth outreach via diverse ways was encouraging and played an important role to pressure global leaders to adopt a historical unprecedented universal agreement,” she said. The involvement of youth in the negotiation process of UNFCCC has helped to ensure their commitment towards sustainable world. In COP 15, youth were officially recognized as formal constituency. UNFCCC Constituency of Youth Non – Governmental Organization (YOUNGO), helps the voices of young people to be heard and helps in shaping cl
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Meet Krishna Hengaju, A Young Environmentalist from Nepal

As a young environmentalist who grew up in city of opulent cultural heritage, Bhaktapur, Krishna Hengaju is concerned about environmental conservation. He pursued his Masters in Environmental Science and Management. Besides his involvement in Climate Change issues in Nepal, he likes traveling, taking pictures and conducting research based on Climate Change and wildlife issues . Read more :  http://climatetracker.org/meet-krishna-hengaju-a-young-environmentalist-from-nepal/
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Nepal shaping its Intended Nationally Determined

Climate change is a complex term to understand. Some realize it as a critical issue and situation while others ignore it citing it a natural process.The Earth has been experiencing drastic changes in its biosphere. According to NASA, within 64 years (from 1950 to 2014), the carbon dioxide level (ppm) has increased from about ppm to around ppm.The change had never been above ppm in 650,000 years. According to scientists, in last century, the global sea level rose about 6.7 inches while the rate of increase has nearly doubled in the past few decades alone. The climate change is melting snow caps in Himalayas while the Greenland and Antarctic ice-sheet have decreased in mass—about 150 to 250 cubic km of ice per year, according to NASA. Various countries have made efforts in mitigating and adapting the affects and vulnerabilities of the climate change. The Kyoto protocol affected in 2005 mandated the industrialized countries to reduce greenhouse gases emissions.The United Nations Frame
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Journey to peaceful scenic landscape of Khaptad (http://epaper.thehimalayantimes.com/Details.aspx?id=7247&boxid=45655845&dat=1/28/2016)

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Khaptad lies in an elevated plateau that consists of grassland or meadows which is called Patan in Nepali between the sub alpine landscapes. Khaptad National park is located at far western region of Nepal and spread over fours district – Doti, Bajhang, Bajura & Acham. In fact the boundaries of the four districts meet at a point in Khaptad.   It is 225 sq.km with highest point at 3212 m. The Khaptad national park is named after Khaptad Baba. It has always been amazing travelling new places especially high hills and mountains. I always get thought of getting back to same place again in lifetime. Khaptad is one among those that i would want to visit again. My journey was to start around first week of May after i won first "Why i travel challenge?" competition by SherpaShah. This challenge was to encourage women's for solo travel. They are two people who are trying to encourage women to travel solo with some purpose. The challenge will be continued in fo
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Fixing Climate Change

Earth has been experiencing drastic changes in its biosphere. This year 2015 has been recorded as hottest year and we have observed impacts of Climate Change such as droughts, extreme events, heat waves, sea level rise which is causing an alarming impact on food, water, ecosystems, lives and human health. Among species human are the most adaptive to changing the environment but until the climate system reaches its tipping point. A 4°C warmer world can, and must be, avoided – we need to hold warming below 2°C," said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. It is expected that even if countries fulfill current emissions-reduction pledges climate could warm from the current global mean temperature of 0.8°C above pre-industrial levels, to as high as 4°C by 2100. What does our future hold? Industrial revolution took place between 1820 and 1840 which transferred world from wood and other biofuels to coal as source of energy. According to NASA, within 64 years from 1950 to 2014
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Call4climate: climate change and health effect

Climate varies according to the distance from the Earth's equator. It changes over long timeframe.  Today, Climate is changing; our planet is warming quickly than never before, Global warming is causing Earth's average temperature to increase. The consequences of climate change as rising temperature, changes in precipitation, and rising sea level has greatest impact on human health. This year turned out to be the hottest ever recorded, scientist is reporting globally. Hotter days can include health problems such as dizziness, headache and fainting but heat stroke is more severe and requires medical treatment. Body temperature rises, skin dries and person gets unconscious. According to Nick Watts, the head of the commission, “Climate Change has the potential to undermine the last 50 years of advancements in public health.” Every year average of 688 deaths occurs only due to extreme heat (center for disease control). Central Asia is currently experiencing of one of the h
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH

Climate varies according to the distance from the Earth's equator. It changes over long timeframe.   Today, Climate is changing; our planet is warming quickly than never before, Global warming is causing Earth's average temperature to increase. The consequences of climate change as rising temperature, changes in precipitation, and rising sea level has greatest impact on human health. The impacts of climate change vary by geographical regions. This year turned out to be the hottest ever recorded, scientist is reporting globally. Hotter days can include health problems such as dizziness, headache and fainting but heat stroke is more severe and requires medical treatment. Body temperature rises, skin dries and person gets unconscious. The problem of heat-related health issues has been observed since past. Every year average of 688 deaths occurs only due to extreme heat (center for disease control). This year in India, heat wave caused death of more than 2500 people and 120
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