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Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples

Implementing REDD+ schemes: Engage Indigenous Peoples

One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions.
One of the most controversial ways to fight climate warming has been the reliance on carbon markets. In essence, such programmes allow polluters to buy credits from projects, many of which are in the South of the world, that contribute to the reduction of emissions.
Opinion 09 Jun, 2025
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Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads

Travel delay and passenger discomfort: A silent crisis on Nepal's roads

Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first.
Travel time is one of the most important parts of public transportation. It affects how productive people can be, their mood and how they plan their day. But sadly, in many parts of Nepal, this important issue is often ignored, especially in places where transport systems aren’t well-managed or don’t put passengers first.
Opinion 06 Jun, 2025
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Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right investments

Achieving sustainable industrial growth: Engage non-state actors to attract the right...

One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years.
One of Nepal’s key priorities is to transition to a more industrialised nation, positioning itself as an attractive market within the group of Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The way this ambition unfolds will significantly shape the country's level of prosperity over the next 10 to 15 years.
Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
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The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox

The dual persona of the home minister: A Jekyll and Hyde paradox

Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement.
Around this time last year, Nepal’s Parliament was engaged in intense discussions regarding the alleged involvement of the then home minister, Rabi Lamichhane, in cooperative fund embezzlement.
Opinion 05 Jun, 2025
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That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum

That small, high, hateful bugle: The malarial conundrum

You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were.
You’d think of it as the most implausible miniature aircraft of all — with the unbearable ‘drum beats’ in your ear. You got the whole idea right — a hazard you’d not even ‘touch’ from afar, as it were.
Opinion 29 May, 2025
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Autism in Nepal: Not rare, just overlooked

Autism in Nepal: Not rare, just overlooked

What if a child wanted to speak but couldn’t, not out of rebellion, but because the world felt too loud, too bright, too much? Would you know how to help or look away if you are overwhelmed and unsure?
What if a child wanted to speak but couldn’t, not out of rebellion, but because the world felt too loud, too bright, too much? Would you know how to help or look away if you are overwhelmed and unsure?
Opinion 23 May, 2025
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Improving Nepal's engineering exam system: Lessons from IIT Kanpur

Improving Nepal's engineering exam system: Lessons from IIT Kanpur

Having studied and taught engineering in Nepal, and now pursuing a PhD at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India, I’ve come to realise the deep-rooted problems within Nepal’s engineering examination system.
Having studied and taught engineering in Nepal, and now pursuing a PhD at the Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur, India, I’ve come to realise the deep-rooted problems within Nepal’s engineering examination system.
Opinion 21 May, 2025

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