In 1979, the World Bank warned that Nepal’s hill forests could disappear within just ten years if deforestation continued unchecked. At the time, rapid tree cutting for firewood, expanding farmland, and weak forest management painted a grim picture for the country’s...

March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, a global celebration of biodiversity and the vital role wildlife play in sustaining our planet. Nepal, with landscapes ranging from subtropical lowlands to high Himalayan peaks, is home to some of the world’s most iconic and...

Sauraha in Chitwan has recently been hosting the annual Elephant Festival, concluding today after three days of activities aimed at celebrating elephants and promoting tourism. The festival has included elephant processions, “elephant beauty contests,” elephant...