Kathmandu, May 26, 2025 — A groundbreaking review exploring the global application of traditional and local knowledge (TLK) in anticipating natural disasters has just been published in a prestigious scientific journal by researchers from the Himavat Institute.  The study offers powerful insights into how indigenous practices can complement and enhance modern disaster risk reduction (DRR)...

Growing climate change exacerbates natural disasters, including pest outbreaks which threaten crop production and increase food insecurity. To minimize pest damage and enhance food security, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) presents a crucial opportunity to promote climate-resilient and ecosystem-based agricultural practices. Despite its introduction decades ago in Nepal, IPM adoption at the local...