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    Disaster risk reduction

    Nepal Passes Landmark Tourism Bill with Tougher Everest Climbing Rules

    These hikes aim to generate more revenue – Everest alone brought in over $5 million in 2025 – while deterring casual climbers.
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    Bio-diversity

    No New Aravalli Mining Until Sustainability Study, Government Confirms Amid Regulation Row

    Critics from environmental organisations and civil society have described the current legal interpretation as a “simplification that fails to respect the Aravallis’ complex ecology”, warning that it could gradually weaken the shield that the mountain system provides against desertification, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss.
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    Education policy

    Nepal’s Sexuality Education Gap Leaves Students in the Dark

    At grades 9 and 10 – when many adolescents confront relationships, peer pressure and bodily changes – health becomes optional.
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    Agriculture

    Bangladesh Faces Prolonged Economic Recovery as Key Indicators Worsen

    Monetary indicators showed the clearest gains through lower inflation, while the external sector recorded the sharpest deterioration.
    Agroforestry

    India Pushes Proactive Drought Resilience Over Reactive Relief at UNCCD COP17

    As COP17 continues through its thematic days on finance, water, land and people, and food systems and soil health, the focus remains on moving from declarations to measurable action.

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    Education policy

    Nepal’s Sexuality Education Gap Leaves Students in the Dark

    At grades 9 and 10 – when many adolescents confront relationships, peer pressure and bodily changes – health becomes optional.
    Agriculture

    Bangladesh Faces Prolonged Economic Recovery as Key Indicators Worsen

    Monetary indicators showed the clearest gains through lower inflation, while the external sector recorded the sharpest deterioration.
    Agriculture

    Bangladesh Faces Prolonged Economic Recovery as Key Indicators Worsen

    Monetary indicators showed the clearest gains through lower inflation, while the external sector recorded the sharpest deterioration.
    Education policy

    Nepal’s Sexuality Education Gap Leaves Students in the Dark

    At grades 9 and 10 – when many adolescents confront relationships, peer pressure and bodily changes – health becomes optional.
    Bangladesh

    HRW Calls on Bangladesh to End Indefinite Detention of Awami League Figures

    HRW called on the authorities to investigate prison deaths, respect the presumption of innocence and uphold fair-trial rights.

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