When the Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal receded, it left orphaned children, widows without closure, and families abroad still waiting for word of loved ones. This is the story of loss no damage assessment can count, invisible, immeasurable, and almost impossible to price.
Bridging the Monastery and Bureaucracy: Climate Knowledge, Cultural Loss, and Adaptation in Mustang, Nepal
In Mustang, Nepal, monasteries are more than heritage sites: they anchor community life, preserve environmental memory, and shape responses to climate change. This post explores how monks interpret loss, navigate uncertainty, and reveal why adaptation planning must include cultural knowledge.