The Trishuli is a trans-boundary river that originates in Tibet and flows into Bihar, India as Narayani River — one of the major tributaries of the Ganges. It is the lifeline of Nepal’s central region, and is one of the most exploited river basins in Nepal. The river is well known for white water rafting, but is currently threatened by hydropower dam development and encroachment.

Ramesh Bhushal has more than a decade of experience and expertise on climate change issues, environmental communication, and policy. He contributes to BBC Nepali Service as a Science Reporter and has worked as the Principal Environment Correspondent with The Himalayan Times, Bureau Coordinator in Republica English daily, and Reporter/ Producer in Ujaaylo FM radio Network. Mr. Bhushal is currently associated with Earth Journalism Network, and is the Nepal Editor for South Asian Environmental online, www.thethirdpole.net