Nepal’s ‘largest’ hydropower plant starts generating electricity

The first – 76MW – of six units of the 456MW facility is now connected to the national grid

GE wins order to upgrade power grid infrastructure in Nepal

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

Nepal granted $24m for sustainable forest management

The project will strengthen ongoing community-based conservation efforts while promoting inclusive sustainable use

Nepal to cut carbon emissions from deforestation with $45m support

The Emissions Reductions Payment Agreement is expected to help reduce nine million tons of carbon emissions in the Terai Arc Landscape

Nepal granted $200m loan to modernise power supply systems

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

Green Climate Fund commits $400m to combat climate crisis

Funding will be shared by a total of 13 projects in countries including Nepal, China, the Philippines and Palestine

World Bank grants $7.6m for renewable energy in Nepal

The project aims to address the barriers to private sector participation in the mini grid sector for renewables

Fleet of low-emission buses rolled out in Kathmandu

They have replaced old and polluting microbuses and three wheelers and will be used on a pilot route

UK finances £10.6m for international conservation

A total of 52 projects will share the funding over the next three years to support and enhance biodiversity

Nepal banks on promoting sustainable finance

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. […]