Nirajan Dahal
- Climate Science , Flora and Fauna , Impact , People and Livelihoods , Policy
- March 18, 2026
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Pesticide Pollution in Nepal: The Hidden Environmental Cost of Agriculture
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Nepal’s economy and culture, supporting the livelihoods of more than two-thirds of the population. But behind this essential industry lies a growing environmental…
- Climate Science , Himalayan Region , Impact , People and Livelihoods
- March 14, 2026
- 76 views
Flood Risk in Himalayan River Systems
Why the World’s “Water Towers” Are Becoming Disaster Pathways Rivers that rise in the Himalayas sustain some of the largest populations on Earth. The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river systems…
- Himalayan Region , Impact , People and Livelihoods , Solutions
- March 3, 2026
- 138 views
The Hidden Economic Cost of Monsoon Disasters in South Asia
Monsoon disasters across South Asia are often measured in lives lost. Yet the economic impact of monsoon disasters is equally devastating, costing countries billions each year. In recent years, floods,…
- Climate Science , Himalayan Region , People and Livelihoods
- February 27, 2026
- 99 views
Climate Change and Monsoon Instability in South Asia
For South Asia, the summer monsoon is not just a season. It is a system that carries food, electricity, drinking water, and economic stability on its back. Between June and…
- Himalayan Region , Impact , Policy , Solutions
- February 24, 2026
- 162 views
The Himalayan Water Tower: How Mountain Rivers Sustain Nearly Two Billion People
The Himalayan region is often called Asia’s “Water Tower.” The term refers to the vast network of glaciers, snowfields, and rivers that originate in these mountains. Together, this Himalayan water…
- Himalayan Region , Impact , Policy , Solutions
- February 13, 2026
- 126 views
Nepal’s Mountain Communities Fight Glacial Lake Risks and Snow Droughts
In the shadow of Annapurna, Nepal’s mountain communities face shrinking snowpacks and unstable glacial lakes. Twenty-three-year snow lows and 42 high-risk lakes threaten lives and livelihoods. Yet communities aren’t waiting…
- Himalayan Region , Impact
- February 4, 2026
- 185 views
Nepal’s Himalayan Cryosphere in Crisis
As a researcher who’s spent years trekking through Nepal’s high passes and poring over DHM bulletins and ICIMOD reports, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the Himalayas—our “abode of snow”—are turning into…
- Himalayan Region , Impact
- January 13, 2026
- 120 views
Himalayas Without Snow: A Growing Climate Risk
For centuries, the Himalayas have been defined by winter snow cover. Today, that defining feature is disappearing. Large sections of the range now experience exposed rock and rapidly melting ice.…