Nepal, West Asia Share Atmospheric Link

Nepal and West Asia share atmospheric connections that matter for mountain climate. Published research identifies sources of Middle Eastern soot that reach the Himalayas and Tibet, contributing to decreased albedo through the deposition of impurities. Read together, these findings establish connectivity between the two regions, but more research is needed to quantify West Asia’s sole contribution to the warming of Nepal’s Himalayas. This connection provides an evidence-based starting point for dialogue and climate diplomacy.