Urban Climate Resilience in Nepal: Building Sustainable and Disaster-Ready Cities
Introduction to Urban Climate Resilience What is Urban Climate Resilience? Urban climate resilience refers to the ability of cities to anticipate, withstand, adapt to, and recover from climate-related shocks and stresses. These include hazards such as floods, heatwaves, landslides, droughts, and environmental degradation. A climate-resilient city not only protects its infrastructure but also safeguards the […]
Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) in Nepal: ESIA, ESMP, and Responsible Infrastructure Development
Introduction The development and infrastructure projects are essential to the economic development and rural changes in Nepal. Nevertheless, such projects may inadvertently cause environmental harm, social inconvenience and escalation of disaster conditions without proper planning. This is where the importance of Social and Environmental Safeguards (SES) comes in. Through environmental assessment, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), […]
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Nepal
प्रकृति-सम्मत विधि NbS Definition प्रकृति-सम्मत विधि (Nature-based Solutions – NbS) भन्नाले पारिस्थितिक प्रणाली (Ecosystem) को संरक्षण, दिगो व्यवस्थापन र पुनर्स्थापना गरी समाजका चुनौतीहरूलाई सम्बोधन गर्ने उपायहरूलाई बुझिन्छ। यसले जलवायु परिवर्तन, प्रकोप जोखिम न्यूनीकरण, र खाद्य तथा जल सुरक्षा जस्ता समस्याहरूको समाधान गर्दा प्रकृति र मानव दुवैलाई फाइदा पुर्याउँछ।” by “प्रकृति-सम्मत विधि (Nature-based Solutions-NbS) भनेको प्रकृतिलाई […]
Scott Wilson Nepal Unveils Its AI-Powered Brain: The Research and AI Analytics Laboratory
Scott Wilson Nepal is taking a dramatic leap into the future of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). Meet the Research and AI Analytics Laboratory—a bold, forward-thinking laboratory designed to transform how the organization sees, thinks, and acts. This is more than a lab; it’s a thinking engine. By fusing artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and research-driven […]
Where Nature Becomes Infrastructure: The Story of Bio-Engineering in Nepal
Bioengineering in the context of Nepal is more than a scientific term. It is a practical, locally rooted practice that has an indigenously blended nature with engineering to build resilient landscapes across one of the world’s most geologically vulnerable countries. Figure 1: Lamchedhunga landslide site (before) Figure 2: Stabilized Lamchedhunga landslide site (after) Photo: Nature-Based Solutions […]
Building Safer Rural Roads in Nepal: Why the Private Sector Matters
An overview of our presentation on rural roads and disaster risk in Nepal, highlighting the role of the private sector in disaster risk management and safer road development. Rural roads are vital for connecting remote communities to markets, schools, hospitals, and government services. The Korala–Kali Gandaki Highway to Upper Mustang has dramatically improved connectivity, reducing […]
Protecting Riverbanks and Slopes Using Eco-Friendly Bio-Engineered Methods in Nepal
Nepal’s landscape is defined by steep hills, fragile mountain slopes, and highly dynamic river systems that originate in the Himalayas and flow rapidly through diverse terrain. While these rivers are vital for agriculture, hydropower, and livelihoods, they also pose serious risks when left unmanaged. Riverbank erosion, slope instability, flooding, and landslides have become increasingly frequent […]
E-Governance in Nepal: Policies, Institutions, and the Road Ahead
E-governance in Nepal has emerged as a critical tool to modernize public services, improve transparency, and strengthen citizen-state engagement. While the country has made notable progress, challenges related to infrastructure, capacity, and citizen outreach remain barriers to achieving the full potential of digital governance. 1. Policies: Building the Foundation Nepal’s e-governance journey is underpinned by […]
Floating Wetland Treating System by the Small Earth Nepal
Pratyush Kayastha, Research Intern Eutrophication Process, Pratuysh Kayastha, Scott Wilson Nepal, 2023 Lake pollutants such as industrial waste, agricultural waste, untreated sewage, etc. contain high concentrations of chemicals such as nitrogen (N2), ammonia (NH3), Orthophosphate (PO4-3), Iron (Fe), and phosphorus (P). These chemicals are important nutrients for algae and thus, promote rapid growth in the […]
SWN – Transition from Fresh Graduate to Young Professional
Rejina Gauro, Research Assistant (Water Resources), 2023