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The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that global average temperatures are likely to remain at or near record levels for the next five years, with a high probability of a new warmest year occurring before 2031. The WMO also stated there is a 75 percent chance the 2026-2030 period will exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels.
Nepal Ranks Second in South Asia for Forest Coverage, Economic Survey Reveals
Nepal holds the second-highest forest coverage in South Asia, with 46.08 percent of its land covered by forests and shrubbery, according to the Economic Survey for fiscal year 2082/83 BS. Bhutan leads the region with 69.71 percent forest cover, followed by Nepal and then Sri Lanka at 34.1 percent.
Nepal Ranks Second in South Asia for Forest Cover, Bhutan Leads
Nepal holds the second-highest percentage of forest cover in South Asia, according to the Economic Survey for fiscal year 2082/083. Bhutan leads the region with 69.71 percent forest coverage, while Nepal has 46.08 percent. This data highlights Nepal's significant forest resources within the region.
Nepali Congress prioritizes climate change impact on Himalayas, India faces extreme heat
The Nepali Congress has prioritized addressing the impact of climate change on the Himalayas and plans to form a Climate Change Awareness Subcommittee. Meanwhile, India is grappling with extreme heat, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi warning of dangers and troops battling forest fires.
Red Panda Health Study Launched in Myagdi's Dhorpatan Reserve
A health study of endangered red pandas has commenced in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve areas of Myagdi's Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality. The Biodiversity Conservation Society Nepal (BIOCOS), with support from Toledo Zoo, is conducting the research, which involves fecal examination and camera trap data analysis to assess the species' health and estimate population numbers.
