‘Nepal needs sustained action, not seasonal responses to air pollution’
Summary
Kathmandu’s air pollution remains a major health threat as Taza Initiative expands to Nepal to improve monitoring, public awareness and policy action. Country Lead Roshani Giri says Nepal needs sustained, data-driven measures instead of seasonal responses and better coordination between researchers and policymakers.
Key Points
- Taza Initiative has expanded to Nepal to address gaps in air quality monitoring, public awareness and policy action.
- Country Lead Roshani Giri says Nepal lacks enough monitoring stations and needs more accessible, localized air quality data.
- The survey found widespread public concern, but many people still rely on smell, eye irritation and social media instead of official air-quality information.
- Giri says Nepal needs sustained, evidence-based action, stronger coordination and better use of pollution-related revenue to tackle air pollution.
