Climate Resources
Explore a curated collection of climate-related resources from local, national, and international organizations. This directory brings together policies, research, data, learning materials, and media to support students, researchers, practitioners, and youth working on climate action.
Nepal Climate Risk Country Profile (2021)
An assessment of Nepal's climate risks, including extreme weather events, water scarcity, and land degradation.
Snapshot: Nepal Climate Change Action Plan 2021-2025
Outlines Nepal's climate change strategy and actions, aligning with the World Bank's Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach.
Climate Change Knowledge Portal - Nepal
High-level information on Nepal's climate zones, seasonal cycles, and climate change impacts.
Initial National Communication (INC) to the UNFCCC 2004
Nepal submitted its INC to the UNFCCC in July 2004, which provided an overview of national circumstances, greenhouse gas inventory, mitigation options...
Climate Change Policy 2011
Focused on climate adaptation and mitigation, ensuring low-carbon development, and enhancing climate resilience.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017
Established frameworks for comprehensive disaster risk reduction and management.
Second National Communication (INC) to the UNFCCC 2014
Nepal's SNC was submitted in 2014, building on the Initial National Communication (2004) and further elaborating on climate change impacts, adaptation...
Nepal’s First Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 2016
Submitted to the UNFCCC, outlining Nepal's commitments to climate action under the Paris Agreement.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2017
Established frameworks for comprehensive disaster risk reduction and management.
National Climate Change Policy 2019
Updated version of the 2011 policy, emphasizing enhanced adaptation and mitigation measures, and aligning with the Paris Agreement.
Nepal's Long-term Strategy for Net-zero Emissions 2021
Nepal’s plan to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 through a range of mitigation and adaptation measures across key sectors.
National Adaptation Plan 2021
A long-term adaptation plan to enhance Nepal's adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change from 2021-2050.