National Policy Forum

Share your voice on policy matters. Read, comment, and engage with the community to create real change.

[email protected]
+977-9851319855

Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

Follow Us
Articles
About
Our team
© 2026 National Policy Forum. All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
08 Aug 202415 Minutes

Choking on Progress: Kathmandu's Struggle for Cleaner Air

Nepal has seen a 62% increase in its average annual particulate pollution concentrations, further cutting short average life expectancies by nearly 2 years. This increase requires both proactive and reactive responses to maintain proper air quality in all regions including that of Kathmandu.

Share this post
Subin Poudel and Sabita Sigdel
Research Interns
  1. Home
  3. Blog
  5. Choking on Progress: Kathmandu's Struggle for Cleaner Air
Table of Contents
    Tags:
    Renewable Energy
    Sustainable Development
    environment
    blog
    Share:
    Subin Poudel and Sabita Sigdel

    Research Interns

    Both Subin Poudel and Sabita Sigdel are undergraduate students, currently pursuing their B.A.LL.B degree at National Law College, Tribhuvan University. They are currently working as research interns at the NPF.

    Latest Posts

    Wires, Water, and Willpower: The Evolution of Energy Policy in Nepal
    20 Apr 20267 min
    Abolishing Exams Is Not the Answer: Nepal's Hasty Retreat from Assessment
    17 Apr 20267 min
    Nepal’s Energy Transition Gap: A Push Towards Clean Energy
    08 Apr 20265min
    माडी क्षेत्रमा मानव–वन्यजन्तु द्वन्द्व न्यूनीकरणका लागि डिजिटल सूचना तथा सतर्कता प्रणाली विकास सम्बन्धी नीति संक्षेप
    06 Apr 20267 min
    View All

    Join our community

    Join Nepal's largest bloc of policy influencers. Receive monthly newsletters, latest updates on trending public affairs, publications, opportunities and more.

    Join Now