Sagarmatha to Sea: Nepal seeks Himalayas-Pacific climate coalition at pre-COP talks
Nepal has called for the formation of a mountain-ocean communities coalition to safeguard against the rising sea levels…
By Hyacinth Estrada
Hyacinth Estrada got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
She has been covering Nepali and Turkish political and current affairs for KVH since 2022.
Prior to her stint as a KVH journalist, she had worked with various local and community news organisations to cover human rights, social justice, and political issues.
Her interests include international affairs, grassroots development, and law.
In her spare time, she likes to listen to music and curate playlists. She is also a big fan of contemporary literature and American sitcoms.
If she's not bopping to music, reading, or watching her favorite sitcoms, you can find her being out and about - visiting the newest coffee shop in town, taking photos of cats and trees during her daily morning walks, or searching for her next thrift find.
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