The National Atmospheric Resource and Environmental Research Laboratory (NARERL) is the first professor developed and operated autonomous laboratory of the Tribhuvan University. The laboratory is designated for atmospheric and environmental education and research within the framework of Central Department of Physics – the apex body of the university for physics education and research. The NARERL was established in 2008 in the initiatives of Prof. Ram Prasad Regmi, a prominent professor of atmospheric physics, at the Central Department of Physics, Tribhuvan University. 

The laboratory was initially conceived to provide a much-needed research platform to help prepare graduates for leadership, professional excellence, and rich lives of learning and reflection in realizing innovative utilizations of atmospheric resources, marginal climates and environment. Coming to this date under the leadership of Prof. Regmi, NARERL has made visible participations in the sustainable development processes in collaboration with the concern authorities of the Government of Nepal and international institutions beyond contributing atmospheric/environmental physics education and research at the department.

At present, two-dozens of faculties, doctoral and master’s research students are engaged at NARERL exploring atmospheric transport processes over the Himalayan complex terrain, air pollution dispersion modeling and control system development, microclimate modeling and forecasting for agricultural development, microclimate protected urban development, wind resource assessment, aviation weather hazards and safe flights over Himalayan complex terrain, sustainable agricultural development and poverty reduction in changing climate, suspicious pollutant monitoring, risk assessment and mitigations, improved numerical weather/air quality forecasting.

As per the 15^th National Plan, NARERL’s residential operational weather/climate and environmental research observatory is being developed in 5,000 sq. meter land at the strategic and scenic location at the top of the Balkhu hilltop, university premise in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Vision

To be Nepal's premier autonomous research institution advancing atmospheric and environmental sciences for sustainable development in the Himalayan region.

Mission

To conduct cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration in atmospheric and environmental sciences with focus on Himalayan terrain, while contributing to national development through innovative solutions.

Goals

To advance atmospheric and environmental research while developing skilled professionals through state-of-the-art facilities and strategic partnerships.

To provide innovative solutions for environmental challenges, sustainable development, and aviation safety in the Himalayan region through research excellence and technological advancement.