Voices & StoriesMy climate change journey started during my postgraduate studies at the Central Department of Rural Development, Tribhuvan University. We had a subject sustainable development with climate change-related theories. At that time, climate change was only a concept that was explained through theories, reports, and frameworks.
Voices & StoriesIt started with a definition and ended up questions I couldn't ignore. This is a small, honest reflection of how my understanding of climate change has evolved.
Climate ScienceThe Hindu Kush Himalaya, as the “Third Pole,” is a critical global cryospheric system that regulates water, climate, and food security for billions beyond South Asia.
Climate ScienceThe Hindu Kush Himalaya stores water across layered systems, snow, glaciers, permafrost, and groundwater that regulate when and how water is released downstream.
Climate ScienceClimate change is transforming Himalayan Mountain hydrology from a buffered, predictable system into a fast, unstable amplifier of floods, sediment, and water variability.
Climate ScienceNepal, despite its small size, acts as a hydrological “control valve” in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, shaping river flows, sediment, and climate signals that determine water security across South Asia.
Climate ScienceThe Hindu Kush Himalaya acts as Asia’s “Water Tower,” regulating water for billions, but climate change is disrupting its delicate balance, causing both increased flood risks and future water scarcity.
Environment The concrete jungle is covered with layers of polluted haze as anyone would gaze from the hilltop of Swayambhu or any of the hill stations surrounding the valley. The density of haze increases further when one starts climbing up the hills, reducing visibility, dampening the green hill slopes that surround the bowl-shaped valley. With an increase in pollutant levels in the atmosphere, which ultimately thickens the air, it results in flight delays, schools are forced to stop physical classes, and a thick layer of pollutants swamps the faces of commuters. This alarming situation often leads people to the emergency wards of government hospitals, exceeding the typical occupancy limit. The fact that Nepal's air crisis has escalated from an environmental issue to a national health emergency is a deep concern.
Voices & StoriesA small moment during my Annapurna Circuit trek changed the way I see the environment forever. From that realization to becoming a UI/UX designer at Nepal Climate Hub, this journey reflects how personal experiences can shape our values and lead us toward meaningful contributions in climate awareness and action.
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