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The DPNet Nepal Weekly Update for December 29, 2025, highlights a range of global and regional opportunities in climate action, environmental research, education, and development. Key fellowships and programs include the UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education, ZUKOnnect Fellowships 2026, the International Seminar on Geography, ICON Fellowship, FAO Fellows Programme, Green Climate Fund Internship, Australia Awards Fellowships, and the Dr. Harka Gurung–New ERA Fellowship. Academic funding opportunities feature ICP Connect and Shanghai Government Scholarships, WATENV M.Sc., UNESCO PhD, Chinese Government and Youth of Excellence Scheme awards, University of Antwerp and Pecs scholarships, British School A-Level support, Lumbini Province scholarships, and Russian Government awards for Nepali students. Recognition and research grants include the Youth Advocacy Grant, FAO Achievement Award, Global Water Awards, CORE and Urban Urgencies grants, Earth Prize, Future Conservationist Awards, conservation and photography awards, feminist climate justice research, emerging artist seed funding, ecosystem restoration microgrants, and DRK Foundation grants. The update also covers vacancies, tenders, and funding calls for climate innovation, conservation, and infrastructure, including the Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge, PFAN support, Rainforest Trust and HawkWatch International grants, Free Rivers Fund, the Keeling Curve Prize, and tenders for solar power, WASH infrastructure, firefighting equipment, shelter and rescue items, river erosion protection, and consultancy services.