Nepal Launches
Summary
Nepal is implementing the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project (NCAP) with a USD 57 million budget supported by the World Bank to reduce air pollution, promote green industrial transformation, and enhance air quality management, benefiting industrial sectors and public health, especially in Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions.
Key Points
- Nepal launches the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project (NCAP) with funding of USD 57 million from the World Bank to tackle air pollution and promote clean energy transformation.
- The project targets reducing PM-2.5 emissions by 500 metric tons annually and greenhouse gases by 110,000 tons annually through subsidies and concessional loans for clean industrial technologies.
- Implementation includes expanding air quality measurement centers, upgrading laboratories, and strengthening institutional capacity for monitoring and evidence-based policy making.
- The project is expected to benefit 400 industries, 60,000 workers, and 18 million citizens, improving public health and supporting Nepal's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) climate targets.
