List of Selected Publications

Books

Bhandari, M. P. (2026). Artificial intelligence for sustainable development: How, why, and what drives the future. Routledge https://www.routledge.com/Artificial-Intelligence-for-Sustainable-Development-How-Why-and-What-Drives-the-Future/Bhandari/p/book/9781041228028

Bhandari, M. P. (2026). Humanity in crisis—A comprehensive reflection on anthropogenic challenges and pathways to solutions. Routledge.

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Artificial intelligence applications in education and empowerment. Nova Science Publishers. https://novapublishers.com/shop/artificial-intelligence-applications-in-education-and-empowerment/

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). AI for natural resources management, policy preparation, and application. Nova Science Publishers. https://novapublishers.com/shop/ai-for-natural-resources-management-policy-preparation-and-application/

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Environmental transformation and its acceleration in Nepal: From known history to the contemporary situation. River Publishers.

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Environmentalism – pathways to life for humanity and sustainability. River Publishers.

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Life transformation unveiled: Theory, practice, and a new model for action. River Publishers.

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Analysis of the global water crisis. River Publishers.

Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Cave to cloud: Theories of knowledge production and practice. Nova Science Publishers.

Bhandari, Medani P (2025). Environmentalism – Pathways to Life for Humanity and Sustainability, River Publishers, Routledge and Taylor & Francis publishing group, UK, Denmark / the Netherlands, USA, ISBN: 9788770048125 e-ISBN:9788770048118 https://www.riverpublishers.com/book_details.php?book_id=1195

Bhandari, Medani P (2025). Roots to Revolution – The Transformation of Environmentalism, Nova Science Publisher, New York, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/BTTU0583, ISBN: 979-8-89530-382-5 https://novapublishers.com/shop/roots-to-revolution-the-transformation-of-environmentalism/

Bhandari, Medani P (2025). Cave to Cloud – Theories of Knowledge Production and Practice, Nova Science Publisher, New York, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/CGLX5765, ISBN: 979-8-89530-261-3, https://novapublishers.com/shop/cave-to-cloud-theories-of-knowledge-production-and-practice/

Bhandari, Medani P (2025). A Holistic Approach to Sustainability – Theoretical Pathways to Life for Humanity. Nova Science Publisher, New York, BISAC: PHI000000 ISBN: 979-8-89530-375-7, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/WUXB2054 https://novapublishers.com/shop/a-holistic-approach-to-sustainability-theoretical-pathways-to-life-for-humanity/

Bhandari, Medani P. & Mohamad Mokdad, (2024), The Impact of Future Energy Sources on Geopolitical Reality, Nova Science Publisher, New York, ISBN: 979-8-89113-936-7, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/GJSK2610 https://novapublishers.com/shop/the-impact-of-future-energy-sources-on-geopolitical-reality/

Bhandari, Medani P (2024). Social Inequality: Past, Present and Future, Nova Science Publisher, New York, ISBN: 979-8-89113-877-3, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/WGWD7767, https://novapublishers.com/shop/social-inequality-past-present-and-future/

Bhandari, Medani P, & Adhikari, M. (2024). Navigating Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis of Micro vs. Macro Strategies in Least Developed Countries, Nova Science Publisher, New York, ISBN: 979-8-89113-771-4, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/LNVZ4146  https://novapublishers.com/shop/navigating-sustainability-a-comparative-analysis-of-micro-vs-macro-strategies-in-least-developed-countries/

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), The Past, Present, and Future Directions of Migration/Immigration, Nova Science Publisher, New York, ISBN: 979-8-89113-536-9, https://novapublishers.com/shop/the-past-present-and-future-directions-of-migration-immigration/

Series: Immigration in the 21st Century: Political, Social and Economic Issues

m the IUCN, Published, sold and distributed by: River Publishers, Denmark / the Netherlands ISBN: 978-87-70220-12-5 (Hardback) 978-87-70220-11-8 (eBook).

Green web II-reviews

Upadhyaya, M. (2019). Book review on Medani P. Bhandari (2018). Green Web-II – Standards and Perspectives from the IUCN: Program and Policy Development in Environment Conservation Domain – A Comparative Study of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. SocioEconomic Challenges, 3(2), 126-129. http://doi.org/10.21272/sec.3(2).126-129.2019. http://armgpublishing.sumdu.edu.ua/journals/sec/volume-3-issue-2/article-11/ Here is the pdf link: http://armgpublishing.sumdu.edu.ua/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/files/sec/volume-3-issue-2/11.pdf

Upadhyaya M. (2019), “Green Web-II – Standards and Perspectives from the IUCN: Program and Policy Development in Environment Conservation Domain”. Adv Agr Environ Sci. (2019);2(2):93-95. DOI: 10.30881/aaeoa.00026- http://ologyjournals.com/aaeoa/aaeoa_00026.pdf

Bhandari, Medani P.; Banskota, K. and Sharma, Bikash (1999) Roads and Agricultural development in Eastern Development Region, A Correlation analysis, Winrock International

Bhandari, Medani P. (2000). In Monitoring for Impact: Lessons on natural resources monitoring from 13 NGOs, Volumes 1 and 2, al., (Nepal case study part), World Resources Institute, Global Forest Watch, UNEP, Conservation International Vol 2 ISBN 1-56973-462-3 USA, to download the book, please click on (book in two volumes) http://pdf.wri.org/forest_monitoring_vol1.pdf http://pdf.wri.org/forest_monitoring_vol2.pdf

Recent Papers

Bhandari, M.P. (2024). What is next for the Sustainable Development Goals, and what are the challenges concerning SDG 10—reducing inequalities? Sustain Earth Reviews7, 23 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42055-024-00093-8  https://sustainableearthreviews.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42055-024-00093-8#citeas

Bhandari, M. P. (2024). Citizen science and its applicability for sustainability and a healthy planet, Academia Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Volume 1; Issue 1  

https://doi.org/10.20935/AcadEnvSci7270 https://www.academia.edu/2997-6006/1/1/10.20935/AcadEnvSci7270

Bhandari, M. P., Rathore, M. Z., & Zahoor, S. (2024). Harnessing Solar and Hydropower in Pakistan: A Strategic Approach to Climate Change Mitigation. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 43(04), 1149–1194. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.43414 https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/25509

Alfadl, F. S., & Bhandari, M. P. (2024). Unleashing the Power of Civil Society: Examining the Impact of the Saudi Green Building Forum in Advancing Eco-friendly Construction in Saudi Arabia. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 43(04), 1063–1112. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.43412 https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/27339

Mokdad, M., Al-Mekaimi, H., & Bhandari, M. P. (2024). Climate Change Implications on Middle Eastern Geography and Stability – A Case Study of GCC- with a Focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 43(04), 1113–1148. https://doi.org/10.13052/spee1048-5236.43413 https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/25963

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Wealth and Poverty: Unpacking Disparities, Political Influence, and Control, DC Nepal, published on: Thu, 28 Mar 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/03/28/wealth-and-poverty-unpacking-disparities-political-influence-and-control/

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Life is Beautiful – a Challenging Journey Filled with Uncertainties, DC Nepal, published on: Mon, 18 Mar 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/03/18/life-is-beautiful-a-challenging-journey-filled-with-uncertainties/.

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Concept and Concerns of Solar Radiation Management (SRM), DC Nepal, published on: Tue, 05 Mar 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/03/05/concept-and-concerns-of-solar-radiation-management-srm/.

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Nepal Faces Unique Challenges and Vulnerabilities of Climate Change, DC Nepal, Published on: Sun, 18 Feb, 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/02/18/nepal-faces-unique-challenges-and-vulnerabilities-of-climate-change/.

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Social Transformation, Politics, Role of Knowledge and Social Segregation in Nepal, DC Nepal, Published on: Wed, 14 Feb 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/02/14/social-transformation-politics-role-of-knowledge-and-social-segregation-in-nepal/.

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024) A Way to See Life- Life as an Individual and Collective Story, DC Nepal, Published on February 2, 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/02/02/a-way-to-see-life-life-as-an-individual-and-collective-story/

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Emotions and Affective Dynamics in Global Climate Change Politics. DC Nepal, Published on: Wed, 31 Jan 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/01/31/emotions-and-affective-dynamics-in-global-climate-change-politics/

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), A Rotten Potato Spoils the Entire Sack, DC Nepal, Published on: Tue, 23 Jan 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/01/23/a-rotten-potato-spoils-the-entire-sack/.

Bhandari, Medani P. (2024), Buddhist Philosophy for Humanity and Planetary Health, DC Nepal, Published on: Mon, 15 Jan 2024, https://english.dcnepal.com/2024/01/15/buddhist-philosophy-for-humanity-and-planetary-health/

Reprint and Publications

Bhandari, Medani P. “Theoretical/Historical Account of Public Opinion Survey and Its Importance” REPRINT and RE- Published: Editorials Jan 02, 2020 Issue 148, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York https://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/26844-theoretical-historical-account-of-public-opinion-survey-and-its-importance

Bhandari, Medani P. “Live and let other live- the harmony with nature /living beings-in reference to sustainable development (SD)- is contemporary world’s economic and social phenomena is favorable for the sustainability of the planet in reference to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan” REPRINT and RE- Published: Editorials Jan 02, 2020 Issue 91, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York https://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/26841-live-and-let-other-live-the-harmony-with-nature-living-beings-in-reference-to-sustainable-development-sd-is-contemporary-world-s-economic-and-social-phenomena-is-favorable-for-the-sustainability-of-the-planet-in-reference-to-india-nepal-bangladesh-and-pakistan

Bhandari, Medani P. “Bashudhaiva Kutumbakkam”- The entire world is our home, and all living beings are our relatives. Why we need to worry about climate change, with reference to pollution problems in the major cities of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan; REPRINT and RE- Published: Editorials Dec 15, 2019 Issue 163, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York https://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/26837-bashudaivakutumbakkam-the-entire-world-is-our-home-and-all-living-beings-are-our-relatives-why-we-need-to-worry-about-climate-change-with-reference-to-pollution-problems-in-the-major-cities-of-india-nepal-bangladesh-and-pakistan

Bhandari, Medani P. “Is Tourism Always Beneficial? A Case Study from Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya”. REPRINT and RE-PUBLISHED: 22 February 2018, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York http://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/24026-is-tourism-always-beneficial-a-case-study-from-masai-mara-national-reserve-narok-kenya, (Published as Editorial)

Bhandari, Medani P. “Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Movements in Nepal and terms of Social Transformation”. REPRINT and RE-Published: 06 February 2018, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York http://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/21916-civil-society-and-non-governmental-organizations-ngos-movements-in-nepal-in-terms-of-social-transformation (Published as Editorial)

Bhandari, Medani P. “Environmental Performance and Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Case Study of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan”, REPRINT and RE-Published: 27 January 2018, The Asia Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York http://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/20744-environmental-performance-and-vulnerability-to-climate-change-a-case-study-of-india-nepal-bangladesh-and-pakistan (Published as Editorial) 

Bhandari, Medani P. “The Theoretical Route of the Green Economy Initiatives, Applicability and the Future”, REPRINT and RE-Published: 27 January 2018, The Asian Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York http://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/20743-the-theoretical-route-of-the-green-economy-initiatives-applicability-and-the-future (Published as Editorial) 

Mathiason, John and Bhandari, Medani P. “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the New Climate” Regime, RE-Published: 20 January 2018, The Asian Environmental Daily, Beijing, Hong Kong, New York http://asiaenvdaily.com/index.php/editorials/71-editorials/19868-getting-the-facts-right-the-intergovernmental-panel-on-climate-change-and-the-new-climate-regime (Published as Editorial)