Policy analysis

The story of Kailadevi fits into a larger narrative of recovery tempered by realism. India’s tiger numbers have risen, but space, prey and connectivity will decide whether that growth continues.

Mining in Myanmar’s eastern borderlands has become a transboundary crisis. What was once framed as a potential engine for development now fuels armed conflict, weakens governance, and spreads toxic pollution through shared river systems into Thailand.

Nepal has already linked recovery needs to loss-and-damage mechanisms, submitting claims related to the disaster. Bhutan, which has long prioritised environmental conservation, brings complementary experience in balancing development with ecological limits.