An Assessment of the Environmental Problems in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
An Assessment of the Environmental Problems in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal

Author: Himamshu Ghimire

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13:

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This practicum is about the environmental situation in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. In particular, it describes the deteriorating environmental conditions caused by air pollution, solid waste, and inadequate water supply. It also describes the impact of these deteriorating environmental conditions on the health of the local residents of the valley. In addition to an assessment of the environmental problems and its affects, this report attempts to analyze the issue of environmental sustainability in the Kathmandu valley regarding the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals of 2015. As such, this report is slated to be a reference for the people interested to know the environmental situation of the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.

Contemporary Environmental Problems in Nepal
Contemporary Environmental Problems in Nepal

Author: Keshav Bhattarai

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-23

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 303050168X

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This monograph examines contemporary environmental challenges facing Nepal, this landlocked country’s representativeness in the wider South Asian context is both distinct and generalizable. In large part, this is because of its extremes of physiographical structure- plains, hill ranges, mountainous massifs - and wide range of altitudinal terrains, which represent and replicate South Asian and East Asian continental conditions differing as markedly as humid tropical lowlands, sub-tropical hill ranges and temperate to sub-arctic mountainous environments. Associated forest regimes, in which deforestation and reforestation patterns have evolved in recent times, and differing densities of settlement and cleared agricultural landscapes in each of these altitudinal zones, add to the environmental diversity of Nepal. Associated fauna and exotic species are in various states of endangerment especially Bengal tigers, one horned rhinos, wild elephants, crocodile, musk deer, and peasants, to name a few- so that their forested and mountainous habitats as ‘Wild Life Reserves’ also deserve our attention, and are featured in this monograph’s remit.

Country Integrated Diagnostic on Environment and Natural Resources for Nepal
Country Integrated Diagnostic on Environment and Natural Resources for Nepal

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 9292621688

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This study aims to mainstream environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and disaster risk management in the Asian Development Bank's country partnership strategy for Nepal in 2020–2024. It reviews the country's environmental situation, institutional and legislative provisions, status toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and key challenges in creating environmentally sustainable, climate-friendly, disaster-resilient, and socially inclusive economic growth. Based on extensive stakeholder consultations and cause-and-effect analysis, the study recommends updating national and subnational environment policies and ensuring that national, provincial, and local levels of the new federal system are harmonized. Institutional strengthening and capacity building should also be conducted to improve environmental governance.

Land Cover Change and Its Eco-environmental Responses in Nepal
Land Cover Change and Its Eco-environmental Responses in Nepal

Author: Ainong Li

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-08-22

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 9811028907

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This book offers a systematic investigation of the ecological and environmental issues related to the land cover changes in Nepal by researchers from both China and Nepal. It discusses the eco-environmental issues faced by Nepal, particularly in the hills and mountain regions. It also sheds light on the global concerns regarding the eco-environment issues of mountains, and analyzes the various causes and potential consequences of eco-environmental degradation in Nepal. The book is of particular interest to students, researchers, experts, and decision-makers wanting to gain a general overview of land cover in Nepal and its dynamics, environment and natural resources, as well as mountain hazards.

Air Quality
Air Quality

Author: Gandikota V. Rao

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-01-23

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9783764370053

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This volume, "Air Quality", contains many original findings on biomasss fires, transboundary pollution and associated haze and their impacts on health, biodiversity and economy and thus is expected to be a source book for research in South East Asia. Many of the results presented in this volume pertain to this region and are thus available under one ' roof.' Some papers could be discussed in graduate level classes dealing with Air Pollution, Air Quality, Cloud Physics and Biophysics. The scientific community will find this book a useful addition to their personal and institutional libraries.