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The Bhotekoshi Flood: A Warning from the Himalayas and a Test of Global Climate Justice

Nepal’s tragedy should not be treated as another isolated natural disaster. It warns the world that climate change, mountain instability, transboundary rivers, and human vulnerability are converging—and that the international community must respond with science, solidarity, and justice. The devastating Bhotekoshi flood disaster of August 26, 2026, should compel......

When Nepal Is in Crisis, the Nation Must Come First

Nepal is once again facing the devastating consequences of a major natural disaster. Floods and landslides have taken lives, destroyed homes and livelihoods, and left thousands of families struggling to cope with unimaginable loss. Some families have lost loved ones. Others have lost their homes, farms, and sources of......

Mero Sathi: From Aid to Shared Learning

Long before the name Mero Sathi emerged after the 2015 earthquake, Nepali and Japanese students had already begun building relationships through learning and community engagement. Nearly two decades later, that history offers a broader story about education, cultural diversity and the changing relationship between Nepal and Japan.

In the aftermath of Nepal’s devastating earthquake of April 25, 2015, a small wristband began circulating in Japan. Printed on it were two Nepali words: Mero Sathi — My Friend. Japanese university students produced and distributed the wristbands as part of a wider effort to support communities affected by......