
Arun B Shrestha
@arunbshrestha
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To observe, measure and understand; to test, validate and improve.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined December 2010
Join our sessions. I will be speaking in session 8 L&D tomorrow 17 May.
Here’s where you can find the ICIMOD delegation at Sagarmatha Sambaad this week. For more, visit: . In addition to the event, ICIMOD will also have its stall, featuring videos and interactive sessions. Follow our social media for more updates and come
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Happening now!.First edition of @S_Sambaad Sagarmatha Sambad."Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity". @icimod @MaheshwarDhaka1 @kpsharmaoli @BishnuRimal @MofaNepal
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Very concerning development!. #IndusWaterTready served as a great example of water cooperation. A big setback for regional cooperation in the #HKH.
A day after the Pahalgam attack, India on Wednesday “held in abeyance” the Indus Waters Treaty, downgraded diplomatic relations with Pakistan, expelled diplomats and defence forces officials from Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, and cancelled all visas granted to Pakistan
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Had an insightful experience at the 7th Water and Peace seminar. Spoke on the Role of Science in Strengthening Inclusion and Participation in Shared River Basins. Also great discussion on Intl Water Law & UN Water Convention . @SouthAsianUni @ihedelft @UNECE_Water @icimod
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We must stop burning crop residue!. Crop burning fuels chronic air pollution in South Asia— harming health, economies & accelerating glacial melt. But why does it persist, and what can be done?. Read insights on solutions: 🔗 . #AirPollution #CleanAir.
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Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) in Nagaland hold significant potential as Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), fostering biodiversity protection through indigenous stewardship,...
We must stop burning crop residue. Burning crop residues is a major contributor to the chronic air pollution in our region. How do we stop it?. Hundreds of millions of farmers across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills routinely burn stubble after harvesting their
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RT @icimod: ICIMOD is looking for a Senior Project Coordinator for the Himalayan Resilience Enabling Action Programme (HI-REAP). Senior….
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RT @icimod: We are seeking Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from reputable and experienced enterprises to procure, supply, install, and commis….
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Congratulations @poornimashresth .You have made the whole nation proud. Wish you more such accolades in the future.
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Have you ever dreamed of running the length of Africa? How about summiting Mount Everest three times in less than two weeks? Here’s a recap of the most incredible extreme sporting achievements of...
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Another climate record to be shattered 💥.2024 is on track to be the warmest year ever recorded, highlighting the urgent need for global action on climate change. #ClimateCrisis #ActNow. 🔗 Read more:
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WMO’s global temperature analysis covers January to September 2024 and is based on six international datasets to provide a consolidated temperature assessment. WMO provided the information to UN...
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Had an engaging discussion with Chandra Baniya on GNN HD TV's Vishayantar programme. We covered:. #Climatechange impacts in Nepal & HKH. (Non) achievements of #COP29. Nepal's reality check on #Loss_nDamage aspirations.. @raztuladhar @deb_comms @chimis.
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Thrilled to share the launch of the GEDSI in Water Modelling Toolkit, developed by @ICIMOD & @CSIRO ! This innovative tool ensures #GenderEquality, #Disability, and #Inclusion (#GEDSI) are integral to water resource planning. Download the toolkit here:
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Really happy to be part of the #HKHWomenOnIce initiative!.Not just about head counting—but a meaningful step toward inspiring these amazing women to break barriers and thrive to lead future cryosphere research. #Cryosphere #GESI #WomenInScience
INTRODUCING HKH WOMEN ON ICE: BREAKING THROUGH SCIENCE’S ICE CEILING. The climate emergency is an all-hands-on-deck moment. To power change on the scale the world needs will take all of humanity’s knowledge, skills, and talents. But even in a world where gender inequality remains
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Back from a hectic yet productive time in Chengdu! Engaged in enriching discussions at the #InternationalMountainForum2024, #UIBnetwork meeting, #cryosphere workshop, and the Science-Policy Dialogue. Grateful for the opportunity to connect and collaborate!
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RT @icimod: 📢SHANGHAI'S THE PAPER ON THE CRISIS IN THE HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA'S FROZEN WATER STORES. High-profile Shanghai-based news outlet @….
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RT @icimod: Last week, Kathmandu received 1/5th of its average annual rainfall in the space of two days. The unprecedented rain fell on so….
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RT @icimod: With bridges swept away and highways blocked by landslides, "the capital city is cut off from the rest of the country," Arun Bh….
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All things, good or bad, must come to an end. The relentless rain is finally subsiding, thankfully sooner than expected. It feels as though Mother Nature wanted to remind us of her power, yet in her own way, she has shown mercy. #NaturesPower.#AfterTheStorm.#Monsoon2024.
DEATH TOLL CLIMBS AS TORRENTIAL RAINS POUND NEPAL . As three days of heavy rain brings loss of life and widespread destruction, scientists point to haphazard development’s role in amplifying climate change risks in Himalayan nation. After rainfall exceeding 340mm fell in under
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Had a great time on @kaisaywithrj podcast discussing climate change and its impacts on the cryosphere, water, and society. Urgent action is needed to address these challenges . #ClimateChange #Cryosphere #WaterCrisis.@icimod @chimis @Neera_S_P @aisha4climate @raztuladhar.
I had the privilege of hosting @arunbshrestha from @icimod to discuss the severe impacts of global warming on the Hindu Kush Himalayan cryosphere. 🎧 Watch the full episode: #Cryosphere #Climate #GlobalWarming #TransboundaryCooperation #DrArunShrestha
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