A Review of Environmental Vulnerabilities Related to Nepal’s Graduation Process from Least Developed to a Developing Country Status

Nepal has long aspired to graduate from the Least Development Country (LDC) Developing category as defined by United Nations system. had met two of three graduating criteria and could have technically graduated LDC status in 2015. However, based on government’s request defer review, new 2021 assessment Committee for Policy (CDP) recommended that country should 2026. The graduation requires not only meeting pre-defined development-related thresholds, but also maintaining sustained improvements at least consecutive assessments areas: gross national income (GNI) per capita, human assets index (HAI), economic environmental vulnerability (EnVI). Nepal’s economy is dependent several environment-related factors such agriculture, tourism, hydro-power, natural resources. This development solidly tied well-being country. authors agree with desire status. In this paper, we review process, assess indicators Environmental Vulnerability (EnVI), current situation respect vulnerability, point out where it needs develop appropriate goals, policies, programs help join ranks developing countries.