As a landlocked country with mountainous topography and no proven fossil fuel reserve, Nepal is heavily reliant on imported energy. The dependence on imports is not only fueling the trade deficit but also putting us at an energy security risk.
Nepal is among the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change due to its fragile topography, climate-sensitive livelihoods of people, and limited adaptive capacity. As a least developed country (LDC), Nepal has an insignificant contribution to global emissions, but it has been badly hit by the effects of climate change. And we have to tackle these effects with limited financial resources and capacity.
As we plan to graduate to a middle-income country by 2026, it is crucial for us to recognize the pathway to ensure a sustainable green economy. Energy plays a major role in economic growth. We need energy in the agriculture,…
Nepal’s clean energy transition plan and pathway
