Saving the Karnali, Nepal’s last free-flowing river, and the ecosystem and livelihoods it sustains
As the COP30 climate summit gets underway in Brazil, Nepal confronts risk to its hydropower plants
Human activity has made the inherently fragile Himalaya even more prone to disasters
Recent river disasters are a warning for Nepal not to rely only on hydroelectricity, but what are the energy alternatives?
Indian displeasure makes World Bank and ADB to go quiet on what could be Nepal’s largest hydro project
Over-reliance on hydroelectricity at the cost of solar power is high-risk and high-cost
Climate impact: 8 of last 12 winters had prolonged drought affecting agriculture and sparking wildfires
Hydroelectricity supply will soon catch up with demand, and focus is shifting to reservoirs to store energy and regulate water
New book on Nepal’s hydropower shows building capacity was more important than building infrastructure
At Scottish trade fair, Nepali companies showcased their expertise in building hydroelectric plants around the world
The 'hydro' in hydropower is strategically more important than electricity for Nepal
Rasuwa villagers say they are yet to see promised economic bonanza from hydropower projects on their river
India edges China out of Nepal’s river projects as water becomes a strategic commodity
The country is set to increase hydropower generation eightfold, but risks wasting the power
The damage to the channel diverting water from the Melamchi to the tunnel at the project headwork. The debris here is 20m deep. Photo: SHIVA…
The Kulekhani Dam opened in 1982, and is still the only large reservoir project in Nepal. Photos: NT ARCHIVEA rapidly warming atmosphere is…
Billions invested by Nepalis in the hydropower sector will be in danger if transmission lines are not built
Vehicles are one of the biggest emitters of PM2.5 and other pollutants in Kathmandu. Photos: AMIT MACHAMASIIt is that time of the year again…
Household electricity consumption with the onset of winter, dedicated supply to industries and increase in electric vehicles is fuelling demand…
Photo: KUNDA DIXITWhile almost 10% of the Nepali population continues to live without power, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has begun to…
Photo: KUNDA DIXITClimate change, pollution, and lack of infrastructure restrict water access in Nepal. Madhav Belbase, retired Secretary of the…
Reservoir pond of the Pharping hydropower project 12 km south of Kathmandu Valley. Photo: ASMIT RAJBHANDARIIt was 6:30pm on 22 May 1911, and the…
All photos: NABIN BARAL / www.thethirdpole.netPlans to build Nepal’s biggest hydropower project was been delayed by politics and compensation…
Photo: NEPAL OIL CORPORATIONThe global pandemic hijacked 2020 and reset priorities, but countries now need to regroup and renew their commitment…
