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Global temperature rise set to cross 1.5-degree Celsius threshold: United NationsGlobal temperatures will soon surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold, increasing climate risks. This UN report emphasises immediate green...- As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequentRecent flash floods in Nepal and China killed over one thousand people. High mountain glaciers are melting, increasing flood frequency and ...
- The Himalayas need a new blueprint: Rebuilding Rasuwa with climate resilience and proactive infrastructure managementNepal is rebuilding Rasuwa after devastating floods, shifting focus to proactive infrastructure management. Resilience and climate risk mus...
- Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming HimalayasNepal’s devastating floods have damaged hydropower plants, roads, bridges and essential infrastructure, knocking out about 10% of the count...
- Nepal-China flash flood disaster exposes fragility of Hindu Kush Himalayas: UN climate chiefA glacial collapse and flash flood near Nepal and China border occurred. UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted mountain environment fra...
- Before Nepal floods, Himalayan glacier reports had warned of rising risksHimalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace, doubling ice loss rates since 2000. These glaciers provide water for nearly two bil...
- The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...
- India-Germany climate talk sees discussions on strengthening resilience and adaptationIndia and Germany are boosting climate adaptation efforts. A new German grant of up to 20 million Euros will support India's National Adapt...
- Multi-trillion-dollar climate financing gap in crucial Hindu Kush Himalayas: ReportThe Hindu Kush Himalaya region needs a massive USD 12 trillion for climate action by 2050. Current funding falls far short of this ambitiou...
- Climate disasters cost India $12 billion in 2025: Why ecology is key to economic growthClimate disasters are impacting India's economy significantly. Floods and heatwaves cause substantial losses and reduce productivity. Curre...
- NDMA, J&K SDMA launch survey to study causes of cloudbursts, flash floods in HimalayasNDMA and J&K SDMA have started a survey. The survey aims to understand cloudbursts and flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Hi...
- Uttarkashi flash flood adds to 700+ deaths in a decade as Uttarakhand’s climate disasters surgeUttarakhand faces a growing climate crisis, with flash floods and landslides claiming hundreds of lives in the past decade. Scientific stud...
- Nagaland University-led research assesses stability of high altitude lakes in Sikkim & ArunachalNagaland University is leading a research project. It focuses on high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The project assesses ...
- India contributing to climate action with the urgency it demands: Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav emphasized India's dedication to climate action, despite its minimal contribution to the crisis,...
- Pakistan secures USD 10 million in funds for climate solutionsIslamabad secures USD 10 million climate finance to enhance water resource management in the Indus River using nature-based solutions. The ...
- Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand: Infra needs ultra care in this regionThe collapse of an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand last Sunday, trapping 40 workers, ...
- Climate change, pollution, construction: multiple whammy to fuel more Sikkim-like disasters, warn scientistsAs Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw many thousands being displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and s...
- The right climate to take it on: Why India needs adaptive initiatesIndia has a large number of people dependent on climate-dependent sectors — agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry and fisheries — for liv...
- Snow leopards mapped with camera traps: WWFA pilot project of installing camera traps to map endangered snow leopards has yielded "positive" results in North Sikkim as photos of the ...
- Climate change in the Himalayas a reality: ExpertsExperts have concluded that the impact of climate change in the Himalayas is being felt on the lives of people and wildlife in the region.
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