Nepal
The first – 76MW – of six units of the 456MW facility is now connected to the national grid
In 2016, the Government of Nepal set out plans to install an additional 10,000MW of generation capacity over 10 years and export the excess electricity to neighbouring countries
The project will strengthen ongoing community-based conservation efforts while promoting inclusive sustainable use
The Emissions Reductions Payment Agreement is expected to help reduce nine million tons of carbon emissions in the Terai Arc Landscape
While Nepal has made significant progress in power supply after years of chronic electricity shortages, its transmission and distribution systems need to be further strengthened
Funding will be shared by a total of 13 projects in countries including Nepal, China, the Philippines and Palestine
The project aims to address the barriers to private sector participation in the mini grid sector for renewables
They have replaced old and polluting microbuses and three wheelers and will be used on a pilot route
A total of 52 projects will share the funding over the next three years to support and enhance biodiversity
A bank in Nepal is partnering with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to promote sustainable finance. IFC will help Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of the country, adopt improved environmental and social risk management practices to strengthen its portfolio performance, generate business opportunities and boost competitiveness in the region. […]