Air Pollution & Environmental Health

Environmental health risks are among Nepal's fastest-growing threats. Kathmandu Valley consistently ranks among the world's most polluted cities, household air pollution from solid fuel use causes tens of thousands of premature deaths annually, and climate change is altering disease patterns and threatening water security in mountain communities. Nepal's geography makes it highly vulnerable to earthquakes, floods, and landslides, with cascading health consequences. WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) coverage has improved but remains inadequate in many rural areas. This collection examines evidence on air quality interventions, climate-health adaptation, WASH programmes, and disaster health preparedness relevant to Nepal's environmental context.