With the programme's closing, we would like to thank all our #partners, #collaborators & #stakeholders for all their support in the past five years. You can #view & #read all NURP-supported documents through our website:.@UKinNepal.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to H.E. Rob Fenn for hosting us at his residency last week as a way to celebrate NURP's achievements in the last 5 years. We would also like to thank our colleagues at @UKinNepal for supporting us throughout the programme's tenure.

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NURP #handedover pre-feasibility studies of 3 #tourismprojects in Pokhara, part of Integrated Tourism Master Plan, undertaken by Pokhara MC, NIFRA & TDF. The projects are: Suikhet Riverfront, Khaste-Neureni Lakeside & Begnas Lake Tourism Development. @UKinNepal

RT @manjeetdhakal: It was a privilege to share insights on 'Lessons and Takeaways from #COP28’ and join an outstanding panel at the "Cities….

We also handed over these materials to Madhesh Province Research & Training Centre & City Planning Commission of PMC for further ownership & #implementation. @UKinNepal

As we near the end of this 2-day event and of NURP as a programme, we are handing over NURP #knowledgeproducts to Pokhara, Butwal & Janakpurdham municipalities. #handover #ownership

“While TA projects provide #capacitybuilding prospects, there are some unique lessons (e.g. women participation in community forests) that TA projects can learn & takeaway from Nepal”, adds Dr. Sabita Thapa from @UKinNepal on the two-way learning partnership between 🇳🇵🇬🇧.

In todays’s Municipal to Federal learning event, NURP’s DTL, Mr. Saroj Basnet presents on current federal GRID #commitments & policies, & ways to #localise them. He highlights three key steps for GRID localisation: 1. Understand 2. Screen 3. Validate .@UKinNepal

In his remarks, Dr. Toya Narayan Gyawali (Secretary, NPC) says, “We are looking at aligning GRID with policies, keeping in mind the roles of public and private sector.” He also spoke on the role of government for #projectreadiness and selection. @UKinNepal

“It is important to know the use of infrastructure. We have potential for #sustainability & #leveraging PPP, esp. in housing.” says Prof. Dr. Sangeeta Singh (Director-CARD, IOE), panellist of session “GRID-aligned Infrastructure & PPP: Current Status & Way Forward”. @UKinNepal

Mr. Prabhu Budhathoki (Hon. Member, NPC) hopes for diligence from all governments regarding #accessing green finance. He also mentions climate change & inclusion should be #mainstreamed in all plans and policies. He stresses importance of inter-agency collaboration. @UKinNepal

Panelist Medha Joshi shared some findings from @GovLab_np survey on climate knowledge. (Rural) local communities still do not consider #climatechange as priority, don’t believe #adaptation as a vital policy & are not aware about budget allocated to climate resilience.

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Mr. Binod Prakash Singh (Secretary, MoFAGA) reiterates the importance of #sustainability of NURP efforts. “Replicability is easier if knowledge & learning is coupled with investment”, states Mr. Singh and closes Session III. @UKinNepal

“Knowledge & Learning is not a standalone entity”, says.Mr. Saroj Nepal (National Program Coordinator, UNCDF). He adds, “Publishing knowledge products alone is not enough; the learning should be #aligned with planning and budget.” @UKinNepal

Session Chair, Dr. Maheshwar Dhakal (Joint Secretary, MoFE) reiterates Ms. Chalise’s opinion that youths are #agentsofchange. He requests local governments to calculate spent budget for #climatedisasters & challenges private sector to bring proposals that uses #localresources.

“Accessing the funds pledged at #cop28 is one of the biggest challenges for Nepal. Need to discuss how to tap into the global commitments.” says Ms. Rojy Joshi (Researcher, @IIED) as one of the panellists of today’s event. @UKinNepal

“Nepal has high potential for #renewableenergy generation. Private sector can invest in this sector to meet the growing demands.” says Ms. Jyotsna Shrestha (VP, FNCCI) in the panel discussing takeaways from #cop28. @UKinNepal

Ms. Anjali Sai Chalise from Nepalese Youth for Climate Action spoke about how we are at a crossroads. We need to engage the youth to localise the learnings from #cop28, esp with accessing the Loss & Damage fund. @UKinNepal