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Nepal’s Aishworya Shrestha named among global cohort of Youth Leaders for the SDGs

१२ कार्तिक २०८२, मंगलवार १३:४४

New York, UN Headquarters, 24 October 2025: The United Nations on UN Day announced, the 5th cohort of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This marks the first cohort to be selected and announced by the newly established United...

Let us be better together Building Four Betters – Agrifood Systems

२४ आश्विन २०८२, शुक्रबार १३:५५

-By Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations This year’s World Food Day marks 80 years since the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), whose mandate from...

FAO and FECOFUN Strengthen Collaboration for Community-Based Forest Management and Climate Resilience

१४ श्रावण २०८२, मंगलवार २१:०९

Mr. Ken Shimizu, FAO Representative for Nepal and Bhutan, held a meeting with Mr. Thakur Bhandari, Chairperson of the Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN), aimed at reinforcing the continuous partnership between the two organizations on advancing community-based forest...

TikTok Launches Guide to Combat Misinformation During Monsoon Floods in Nepal

३१ असार २०८२, मंगलवार २३:०१

New search feature connects users to sources of verified information and support  during monsoon flood season Kathmandu – TikTok today announced the launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Nepal access authoritative and up-to-date information during...

The upcoming Alternativa Film Festival, set to take place in Colombia in 2026, welcomes submissions from Asia

२२ असार २०८२, आईतवार ०७:०९

Alternativa has announced that the 3rd edition of the Alternativa Film Festival will take place in Colombia in Q2 2026, with an expanded prize fund of 120,000 USD (an increase of 20,000 USD from the previous edition) and a new award category for a...

A Turning Point for Agrifood Investment in Asia and the Pacific

५ असार २०८२, बिहीबार १६:३९

From the mountains of Bhutan to the shores of Tuvalu, countries across Asia and the Pacific are confronting a common challenge: transforming their agri-food systems to meet growing demands while safeguarding natural resources for future generations. I have seen this...

Madhesh Food Forum 2025: USD 37Million Investment Reinforces Province’s Role in Nepal’s Agri-Food System Transformation

२८ जेष्ठ २०८२, बुधबार ०५:५७

The Madhesh Food Forum 2025 was officially concluded in Dhanusha, launching a strong provincial commitment to inclusive, climate-resilient, and investment-driven transformation of agrifood systems. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives (MoLMAC) of Madhesh Province, the...

President Dhakal Calls for Investment-Friendly Reforms and Global Partnerships at ILO Conference

२६ जेष्ठ २०८२, सोमबार १९:५४

Geneva, June 9- President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, called for stable policies, private sector investment and stronger international partnerships. During his address at the 113th session of the International Labour...

Second Potato Summit Emphasizes Potato’s Role in Food Security and Economic Growth

१६ जेष्ठ २०८२, शुक्रबार १८:३६

The Second Potato Summit 2025, organized by the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), convened at Hotel Yak & Yeti to...