Dr Narayan Gyawali
Dr Narayan Gyawali
Dr Narayan Gyawali is a global flood resilience expert. Dr Gyawali is also a global social researcher and trainer in the field of climate change, adaptation, disaster risk reduction and social dynamics. He currently serves as the Nepal Program Director for an international humanitarian and development organization.
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OPINION
Navigating Climate Finance: Nepal's Challenges and Pathways to Resilience
Navigating Climate Finance: Nepal's Challenges and Pathways...
On Tuesday, 20th January 2025, the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move that sparked widespread concern among climate change experts, policymakers, and global communities. Nepal, despite contributing less th...
Jan 23, 2025
OPINION
Why is Nepal's climate concern not being heard on the global stage?
Why is Nepal's climate concern not being heard on the global...
Nepal’s participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which began on 11 November 2024, has drawn global attention to the country’s climate challenges.
Nov 16, 2024
OPINION
Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal: Costly Lessons for Future
Devastating Floods and Landslides in Nepal: Costly Lessons f...
From September 26 to 28, heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides in central and eastern Nepal. The damage was widespread, and the human cost immense. In just 24 hours, Kathmandu recorded an astonishing 300 mm of rain, the highest in 54 years.
Oct 05, 2024
OPINION
Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells
Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding in Nepal Rings Alarm Bells
On August 18, 2024, an unusual flooding event swept through Thame village in the Everest region of Nepal. This incident was later identified by the Government of Nepal as a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
Sep 10, 2024