Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Environment Assessment of Nepal
Author: Contemporary Environmental Problems in Nepal
Author: Keshav BhattaraiPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303050168X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
This monograph examines contemporary environmental challenges facing Nepal, this landlocked country’s representativeness in the wider South Asian context is both distinct and generalizable. In large part, this is because of its extremes of physiographical structure- plains, hill ranges, mountainous massifs - and wide range of altitudinal terrains, which represent and replicate South Asian and East Asian continental conditions differing as markedly as humid tropical lowlands, sub-tropical hill ranges and temperate to sub-arctic mountainous environments. Associated forest regimes, in which deforestation and reforestation patterns have evolved in recent times, and differing densities of settlement and cleared agricultural landscapes in each of these altitudinal zones, add to the environmental diversity of Nepal. Associated fauna and exotic species are in various states of endangerment especially Bengal tigers, one horned rhinos, wild elephants, crocodile, musk deer, and peasants, to name a few- so that their forested and mountainous habitats as ‘Wild Life Reserves’ also deserve our attention, and are featured in this monograph’s remit.
Country Integrated Diagnostic on Environment and Natural Resources for Nepal
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292621688
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This study aims to mainstream environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and disaster risk management in the Asian Development Bank's country partnership strategy for Nepal in 2020–2024. It reviews the country's environmental situation, institutional and legislative provisions, status toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and key challenges in creating environmentally sustainable, climate-friendly, disaster-resilient, and socially inclusive economic growth. Based on extensive stakeholder consultations and cause-and-effect analysis, the study recommends updating national and subnational environment policies and ensuring that national, provincial, and local levels of the new federal system are harmonized. Institutional strengthening and capacity building should also be conducted to improve environmental governance.
Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment of Hydropower Plants in Nepal
Author: Munch-Petersen, J.Publisher: International Water Management Institute
ISBN: 9290908564
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
The Bhutan Electric Vehicle Initiative
Author: Da ZhuPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464807558
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
As the country that inspires the world with ‘gross national happiness’ development philosophy, Bhutan is striving to pursue its economic growth while committing to its core values of inclusive and green development. Even with robust economic growth rates, Bhutan’s dependence on imports and hydropower revenues drives the country to search for self-reliant option to fuel the economy while further decarbonizing the economy. Electric vehicle is being explored as one of the key policies to introduce green mobility, reduce fossil fuel imports and put the country firmly on a green growth path. Globally, electric vehicles market and technology are still in the nascent stage but are developing rapidly. The automotive industry has adopted electrification as a pillar of future drive train technology. EV uptake is expected to increase significantly with ongoing improvements in technology and resulting cost decreases in the global market. This report aims to help Bhutan think through various technical and policy issues of introducing electric vehicles in its own context. It analyses a variety of factors that will impact adoption of electric vehicles from technical, market and financial feasibility to consumer awareness and stakeholders’ capacity. It also addresses several policy questions which are at the heart of public debate such as affordability of the government to undertake the program, economic costs and benefits, distributional impact, fiscal, and macroeconomic implications. Drawing from vast international experiences, the report examines in great technical details how global cutting-edge technology like electric vehicles could be pursued in the context of developing economies with different socio-economic characteristics and constraints compared to advanced economies. It will help readers better grasp the technical, financial, economic and social challenges as well as opportunities in initiating electric vehicles program and provide practical recommendations that will be useful for policy makers in designing their own EV initiative.
Environment Assessment of Nepal
Author: Publisher: Nepal Resident Mission
ISBN: 9789291150045
Category : Nepal
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
First Annual South Asian Environment Assessment Conference
Author: Parvaiz NaimPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biodiversity
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Urban Growth and Spatial Transition in Nepal
Author: Elisa MuzziniPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821396617
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This book carries out an initial assessment of Nepal s urban growth and spatial transformation, with a focus on spatial demographic and economic trends, economic growth drivers and infrastructure requirements of Nepal s urban regions.
Solid Waste Management in Nepal
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292542338
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Managing solid waste is one of the major challenges in urbanization. A survey conducted in all 58 municipalities of Nepal in 2012 found that the average municipal solid waste generation was 317 grams per capita per day. This translates into 1,435 tons per day or 524,000 tons per year of municipal solid waste generation in Nepal. Many of these technically and financially constrained municipalities are still practicing roadside waste pickup from open piles and open dumping, creating major health risks.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Author: Ram B. KhadkaPublisher:
ISBN: 9789937257435
Category : Environmental impact analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description