Resource Person: Dr Hari Risal
Topic: Understanding Sustainable Finance: Concepts, Tools, and Green Finance in Nepal

Time: 60 Min (3:00 PM to 4 PM)
 

Key Focus:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Define sustainable finance and distinguish it from traditional finance, with a focus on environmental and social impact integration.
2. Explain the concept of green finance, its origins, instruments (green bonds, green loans), and relevance to Nepal’s development context.
3. Understand key global frameworks (such as the EU Taxonomy, ICMA principles, and UN Sustainable Finance Framework) that influence sustainable finance.
4. Explore Nepal’s current sustainable finance landscape, including emerging policies, initiatives, and institutional readiness (e.g., NRB guidelines, BIFCap training).
5. Recognise the importance of sustainable finance in driving the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive growth in Nepal and beyond.

Resource Person: Ms Smriti Sharma 
Topic: Green Finance in Practice: Case Studies from NIFRA

Time: 60 Min (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
 

Key Focus:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Concept of Green Finance in the Nepalese Context
2. Explore the Role of Green Bonds as a Financing Instrument for Sustainable Development
3. Examine the Role of NIFRA in Promoting Sustainable Infrastructure
4. Analyse Real-World Case Studies Financed by NIFRA
5. Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities in Green Financing
6. Reflect on the Future of Sustainable Finance in Nepal