Had a great time on Kaisay with Raja Jawad podcast discussing climate change and its impacts on the cryosphere, water, and society. Urgent action is needed to address these challenges #ClimateChange #Cryosphere #WaterCrisis ICIMOD ChimiMeeyohSeldon Neera Shrestha Pradhan, PhD Aisha Khan Raz Tuladhar

All things, good or bad, must come to an end. The relentless rain is finally subsiding, thankfully sooner than expected. It feels as though Mother Nature wanted to remind us of her power, yet in her own way, she has shown mercy. #NaturesPower #AfterTheStorm #Monsoon2024

Last week, Kathmandu received 1/5th of its average annual rainfall in the space of two days. The unprecedented rain fell on soil already saturated following a monsoon that was 25% above normal. Planet-warming emissions from fossil fuels are driving more extreme rainfall around

With bridges swept away and highways blocked by landslides, "the capital city is cut off from the rest of the country," Arun Bhakta Shrestha, Climate and Environmental Risks Lead at ICIMOD, tells ABC Australia in an interview on Monday. He calls it a "very anomalous year" in

📢SHANGHAI'S THE PAPER ON THE CRISIS IN THE HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA'S FROZEN WATER STORES High-profile Shanghai-based news outlet The Paper 澎湃新闻, which has a daily readership of 437 million, has published a front-page story on the cryosphere crisis in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. The

Back from a hectic yet productive time in Chengdu! Engaged in enriching discussions at the #InternationalMountainForum2024, #UIBnetwork meeting, #cryosphere workshop, and the Science-Policy Dialogue. Grateful for the opportunity to connect and collaborate!

Really happy to be part of the #HKHWomenOnIce initiative! Not just about head counting—but a meaningful step toward inspiring these amazing women to break barriers and thrive to lead future cryosphere research. #Cryosphere #GESI #WomenInScience

Thrilled to share the launch of the GEDSI in Water Modelling Toolkit, developed by @ICIMOD & CSIRO ! This innovative tool ensures #GenderEquality, #Disability, and #Inclusion (#GEDSI) are integral to water resource planning. Download the toolkit here:lib.icimod.org/record/36524

Had an engaging discussion with Chandra Baniya on GNN HD TV's Vishayantar programme. We covered: #Climatechange impacts in Nepal & HKH (Non) achievements of #COP29 Nepal's reality check on #Loss_nDamage aspirations youtu.be/4PtDG7ge8mo?si… Raz Tuladhar Deb🔬📣✍️🎥 ChimiMeeyohSeldon

On Bluesky now! Let’s connect: bsky.app/profile/arunbs…

Another climate record to be shattered 💥 2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever recorded, highlighting the urgent need for global action on climate change. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow 🔗 Read more: wmo.int/media/news/wmo…

Congratulations Poornima Shrestha You have made the whole nation proud. Wish you more such accolades in the future. cnn.com/2024/12/27/spo…

We are seeking Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from reputable and experienced enterprises to procure, supply, install, and commission a paddy straw/agricultural crop residue-based pellet plant in the Terai region of Nepal. This initiative is part of our project, "Reducing air

Joined DeepSeek club! #DeepSeek

ICIMOD is looking for a Senior Project Coordinator for the Himalayan Resilience Enabling Action Programme (HI-REAP). Senior Project Coordinator will lead HI-REAP coordination across ICIMOD and with partners like FCDO, ADB, World Bank, UK Met Office, and UNDP. Learn more

We must stop burning crop residue! Crop burning fuels chronic air pollution in South Asia— harming health, economies & accelerating glacial melt. But why does it persist, and what can be done? Read insights on solutions: 🔗 blog.icimod.org/clean-air/the-… #AirPollution #CleanAir

Had an insightful experience at the 7th Water and Peace seminar. Spoke on the Role of Science in Strengthening Inclusion and Participation in Shared River Basins. Also great discussion on Intl Water Law & UN Water Convention South Asian University IHE Delft 💧 Institute for Water Education Water Convention & Protocol on Water and Health ICIMOD

Very concerning development! #IndusWaterTready served as a great example of water cooperation. A big setback for regional cooperation in the #HKH

Happening now! First edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad Sagarmatha Sambad "Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity" ICIMOD Maheshwar Dhakal K P Sharma Oli Bishnu Rimal ~विष्णु रिमाल MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵

Join our sessions. I will be speaking in session 8 L&D tomorrow 17 May.