This page provides a general summary of some of the current ecological and social justice issues in the region.
Nepal
- Nijgadh International Airport: The proposed Nijgadh International Airport may cause clearing of about 24 lakh (2.4 million) trees in the Nijgadh area.
- Murder of Dilip Kumar Mahato: Dilip Kumar Mahato was a young man protesting the river extraction in his area and was killed by men involved with the mining industry.
India
- Aarey Metro Car Shed: The Aarey Metro Shed was built by clearing trees in the Aarey forest.