Lumbini and Ramagram are preparing to welcome more than 10,000 participants from around the world as the World Peace Event III unfolds from December 10–12, bringing renewed attention to Nepal’s spiritual, cultural and tourism significance.
UN Tourism has reported major advances in aligning the global tourism sector with climate action following two Tourism Thematic Days held on November 19–20 at COP30 in Brazil.
Two Nepali agribusinesses — Mahalaxmi Solvent & Refinery and Global Agro Products — have joined an expanding roster of South Asian companies adopting U.S. Soy sustainability labels, a move that aligns with global trends in ethical sourcing and sustainable supply chains.
AC Sherpa began climbing at the age of 13. Today, after completing the Seven Summits in a record 42 days, he has built hydroelectric projects for his village, established schools and health centers, and created support systems across Solukhumbu, Chitwan, Sindupalchok, and Gorkha.
The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC), in collaboration with WWF Nepal, has launched the Swachya Sagarmatha: Sustainable Waste Management for Clean Himalaya project, a three-year initiative aimed at strengthening waste and e-waste management systems in the Everest region.
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Anil Kumar Sinha assumed office on Sunday and approved an action plan aimed at keeping the Himalayas clean as his first decision.
Nepal has formally launched the Fifth National Tiger Survey with an inaugural programme at Chitwan National Park on Tuesday, aiming to assess the current status, distribution and conservation outcomes of the country’s tiger population.
Continuing its annual program, Hike for Help Nepal has brought ten students from the University of Colorado Boulder in the US to Nepal to experience the scenic beauty of the Khumbu region near Mount Everest.