UNDPNEPAL 66d ago

Nepal stands on the frontlines of climate change - where melting glaciers, erratic weather, and growing energy needs intersect. In this episode, Nepali Times Editor Mr. Kunda Dixit speaks with Dr. Manjeet Dhakal, climate advocate and Head of LDC Support Team, and Dr. Archana Shrestha, Acting Director General of Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, to unpack the realities shaping Nepal’s climate and energy landscape. From data and policy to storytelling and public awareness, the conversation explores how the country is responding to increasing risks while advancing clean energy solutions. It also highlights UNDP’s role in strengthening climate resilience, supporting early warning systems, and promoting sustainable energy pathways. Grounded in expertise and lived experience, this episode looks at what it will take to build a climate-secure future for Nepal.