Catalysing Nepal’s climate commitment

Discerning whether climate change is a priority for the parties or a political tool is challenging.

Nepal submitted its first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2016 and its second in December 2020 to achieve net-zero status by 2045. The country’s pursuit of a sustainable, low-carbon future through its NDCs has been marked by ambition but hampered by numerous challenges. While its dedication to climate action is evident, the focus must now shift from policy creation to effective implementation to achieve tangible results in line with the Paris Agreement goals.