Development projects in Nepal

Strengthen national and sub-national governments on climate-resilient and gender responsive planning, enhanced data and transparency systems, and evidence-based learning exchanges

Organization

UNDP Nepal

Budget

USD 743K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2022 → Apr 30, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

Waste management system at sub-national level improved to contribute for achievement of net-zero emissions and climate resilient development

Organization

UNDP Nepal

Budget

USD 792K

Timeline

Mar 15, 2022 → Aug 1, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Activities Supported through Japan Supplementary Fund for improved access to universal modern energy services for vulnerable groups through solar energy solutions

Organization

UNDP Nepal

Budget

USD 2.2M

Timeline

Apr 1, 2022 → Aug 1, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

Government officials at all levels have capacity to lead and implement systems and policies to effectively manage disaster risks and adapt to climate change.

Organization

UNDP Nepal

Budget

USD 18.5M

Timeline

Feb 15, 2011 → May 1, 2024

Coverage

Nepal

The Climate Resilient Rural Communities (CRRC) programme aims to strengthen the climate resilience and well-being of rural communities in Malawi, Ethiopia, Somalia, Nepal, and Guatemala. The target group is smallholder farmers, with a particular focus on women, youth and marginalised groups. CRRC will apply a holistic approach that integrates agroecology, climate-adapted agriculture, natural resource management, food security, nutrition, gender equality, economic empowerment, and policy advocacy. Outcomes will be achieved by diversified and increased agriculture production, increased seed security, better livestock management, sustainable management of resources, capacity building of grassroots organisations and policy work at local, national and international level. The programme is implemented in close partnership with experienced local civil society organisations, supported by strategic partners providing technical expertise. Local grassroots organisations are central to planning, implementation and monitoring, ensuring strong community ownership. National and district authorities are engaged to align activities with development strategies and policies, supporting long-term sustainability.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 60K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Nepal

EcoSystems builds a unique, popular, all-weather 'gondola' bridge in Nepal which moves 40-80 adults or 80-160 children per hour safely each way across rivers up to 160 meters wide.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 29, 2004 → Jan 6, 2006

Coverage

Nepal

Transforming the future - for and with children 2024-2028. Impact area 4: Children, families and communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change. The projects include initiatives to address gender-based violence and promote girls education, in addition to collaborations with local organizations focused on women’s and girls empowerments. It includes explicit gender equality objectives and indicators. It also includes initiatives to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in education, and collaborations with organizations focused on disability rights to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The projects include measures to address climate resilience and environmental degradation and supports children and families in becoming resilient to climate impacts. This includes mobilizing children for advocacy campaigns on climate change and the development of community climate change mitigation plans. The projects address environmental degradation and includes sustainable practices. It includes specific measures to protect and enhance the environment. The projects include capacity building on disaster preparedness and response, as well as community based DRR activities.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 472K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

Transforming the future - for and with children 2024-2028. Impact area 4: Children, families and communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change. The projects include initiatives to address gender-based violence and promote girls education, in addition to collaborations with local organizations focused on women’s and girls empowerments. It includes explicit gender equality objectives and indicators. It also includes initiatives to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in education, and collaborations with organizations focused on disability rights to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The projects include measures to address climate resilience and environmental degradation and supports children and families in becoming resilient to climate impacts. This includes mobilizing children for advocacy campaigns on climate change and the development of community climate change mitigation plans. The projects address environmental degradation and includes sustainable practices. It includes specific measures to protect and enhance the environment. The projects include capacity building on disaster preparedness and response, as well as community based DRR activities.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.9M

Timeline

Jan 1, 2024 → Dec 31, 2028

Coverage

Nepal

By 2027 more people especially women youth children and the most marginalised and poor increasingly benefit from and contribute to building an inclusive sustainable climateresilient and green society and reduced impacts of disasters at federal provincial and local levels UNSDCF Outcome 3

Organization

UN Women Nepal

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

The Nepal Mary Child Help Center (NMCHC) has been providing a nurturing home environment to orphaned children since 2007. This project empowers children in Kathmandu to move beyond poverty. Caring for them includes funding their tuition, food, clothing, housing, and enrichment activities. The primary intent is to support these children in reaching their potential to be responsible, self-sufficient and independent adults. Leaders seek to help each child envision a future and a way to reach it.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 10, 2018 → Apr 22, 2023

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

NEA deliveries under Energy for Development Program (Efu). Nepal mapping and country activities. Deliveries in Nepal under the Frame Agreement with the Norwegian Environmental Agency (NCA). NCA will provide technical assistance and capacity building to government institutions in partner countries, mainly under the Energy for Development Program. The Energy for Development program aims to strengthen the competence and capacity of national authorities in partner countries, to ensure effective management of the renewable energy sector, energy access for all, and accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation through low-emission energy solutions. Energy for Development provides customized technical cooperation between national authorities in partner countries and Norwegian public institutions. In particular, the program aims to help achieve; a) effective legal and regulatory frameworks for investment in renewable energy b) resilient, effective and sustainable energy systems, including transmission, and c) transition to low-emission renewable energy and emission reduction from existing energy production. Environmental management will be emphasized, including climate adaptation. The efforts at country level shall be based on national plans/priorities and including nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement (NDCs).

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 670K

Timeline

Jan 1, 2023 → Dec 31, 2030

Coverage

Nepal

Conserving forests & providing alternative fuel technology for 14000 Himalayan farmers will help to protect their farms from landslides. The programme improves health and brings economic benefit

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 30, 2009 → May 1, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

In Nepal, many families live on less than $2 a day and have no access to electricity. They have little cash but most have goats. Our female CEOs sell solar lights but only take cash. This gave us an idea to trade solar home lighting systems for baby goats. Your donation will give solar home systems to energy-poor families, living in rural Nepal, and goats to a girl in need.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 13, 2017 → Jun 3, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

This project plans to develop 10 plots of leasehold forest with 10,000 trees in southern Nepal by promoting a culture of gifting a tree on birthdays and other memorable life events. Global warming and climate change has become toughest problems of our time. Deforestation and global warming can be reduced by increasing the greenery through plantation by some extent. Given opportunity, many of us will be willing to take action for the solution and handover a better earth to the generation to come.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Nov 20, 2016 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

The NGO atmosfair will provide families, schools and health centres in two earthquake struck villages northeast of Kathmandu with solar lanterns, solar home systems and efficient cookstoves. Being forced to live and work in temporary shelters until the end of the monsoon season, those energy devices will improve the earthquake victims' living conditions, study opportunities and health treatment.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 30, 2015 → May 15, 2017

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

Children in Nepal are struggling through tough times, whether they are recovering from a devastating earthquake, or economic hardships, or an uncaring environment. Our project aims to build up hope and resilience in these children through the medium of art. Art is an amazing way for children to express themselves, share their emotions, build self-confidence and feel joy. Through our project, we want to bring this experience to as many Nepali children as possible.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Feb 19, 2016 → Jun 5, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The project aims to increase agricultural productivity and food and nutrition security by enhancing the use of reliable and affordable energy solutions for production, irrigation, processing, storing, packaging, and marketing of locally grown farm products. The project will work with local and provincial governments, cooperatives, traders, and service providers to enhance their knowledge on the use of modern technology for food production and sustainable food system management through capacity building and provisions for climate information, policies, finance and research. Extensive use of energy-based and climate smart technology will help the farmers reduce the cost of production and increase local food supply throughout the year. At the same time this will also support women and marginalized groups through economic empowerment through job creation while contributing to environment.Focus will also be on support to increase cultivation of local indegenous crops thar are climate resilience. Increased crop diversity a focus. The project will be implemented by UNDP in 11 local governments of Sudurpashchim and Karnali provinces (5 in Karnali and 6 in Sudurpashchim) in close collaboration with the local governments and in partnership with Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), WFP, ICIMOD and other local partners (like LiBird, CEAPRED, SAPROS etc) working on food security issues. To some extent the project builds on earlier investment in the renewable energy sector in these districts. The intended impact is Improved Food and Nutritional Security of the communities of selected areas of Nepal. There are three outcomes that are expected to contribute to the overall impact. One outcome is that Households have enhanced access to enough food to meet their dietary needs. For this to happen it is expected that Renewable energy solutions will play a key role in the improvement of the agriculture value chain.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 10.0M

Timeline

Jul 14, 2023 → Dec 31, 2027

Coverage

Karnali, Sudurpashchim

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation - Power Transmission and Distribution System Strengthening Project (SASEC -PTDSSP). The main objective is to upgrade substation capacity to allow more hydropower (environmental friendly energy) into the grid and to have better access to clean energy and reduce imports of coal electricity. The project includes a measurable Gender Action Plan.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 40.4M

Timeline

Nov 4, 2019 → Dec 31, 2026

Coverage

Madhesh, Nepal

The project will assist Butwal Technical Institute (BTI) in developing technical vocational study programmes for 1) the operation of CNC machines and 2) building and construction, aiming to meet the needs of the Nepali hydropower prduction and service value chain. Knarvik Upper Secondary School will provide technical support.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 1.1M

Timeline

Jul 13, 2018 → Dec 31, 2022

Coverage

Nepal

The project seeks to enhance higher education and research capacity related to climate change, natural resource management and environment in a coordinated network of four universites in South Asia (Kathmandu Uni, Tribhuvan Uni, Karakoram Int Uni and Royla Uni of Bhutan). The goal is to develop human capacity in order to impact the fomulation and implementation of policies focused on sustainble resources management and climate change adaptation and resilience in Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 2.1M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2013 → Jul 25, 2023

Coverage

Kathmandu, Bagmati

The Nepal Electricity Transmission Expansion and Supply Improvement Project (“The Project”) will consist of three components: A) Transmission system development, B) Energy Access improvement and C) Small hydropower plant rehabilitation component. The total budget is USD 128 million, out of which Component A, B and C comprises USD 99 million, USD 12 million and USD 4 million respectively. Contingencies comprise USD 12 million. ADB will provide USD 75 million, Norway USD 25 million and the Government of Nepal/Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) USD 28 million. The project period is 2012-2017. NEA will be the executing agency. Project impact is increased access to reliable supply of electricity. Project outcome is improved electricity supply. The target group is the population of Nepal.

Organization

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Budget

USD 25.5M

Timeline

Dec 2, 2011 → Dec 31, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

EcoSystems Nepal has requested MWB's support in providingide affordable renewable energy to villagers that are not connected to grid po

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Dec 17, 2007 → Aug 21, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy (IMTD) is raising funds to teach journalists the practices of conflict sensitive journalism so that they can contribute to soothing Nepal's contentious political climate. The program will also promote the voices of Nepal's minorities by deliberately including women and members of the untouchable caste (Dalit).

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 29, 2013 → Oct 21, 2014

Coverage

Nepal

Practical learning of environmental parameters through hands-on involvement during course work is a challenge in today's curriculum in Nepal. Hence, this project help student to understand and learn various environmental issues and their effect in our daily life through hands-on involvement. Through an integrated approach with the curriculum, students from 10 schools will be trained to understand and gain deeper insight on different parameters like hydrology, atmosphere, forest, soil science etc

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Jul 1, 2013 → Feb 9, 2017

Coverage

Nepal

The miracle Seabuckthorn plant grows wild in the Himalaya Mountains. We equip communities to plant nurseries and harvest wild berries, lifting people out of poverty and protecting the environment.

Organization

GlobalGiving

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Oct 17, 2005 → Jan 8, 2009

Coverage

Nepal

LHNI Goals and Transformational Strategies; climate smart regional development, habitat and local stewardship, and species Summary: The

Organization

Wwf-Uk

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Mar 1, 2008 → Jun 30, 2018

Coverage

Nepal

TheTatpartaa(the Nepali word for commitment and ability to respond) project in Nepal will build the capacity of local communities to address child labor and forced labor, with a specific focus on confronting new challenges resulting from the impact of climate change.

Organization

Department of Labor

Budget

USD 260K

Timeline

Oct 1, 2023 → Mar 27, 2025

Coverage

Nepal

Il progetto intende diffondere pratiche agricole conservative, sostenibili e a basso impatto ambientale in termini di impronta di carbonio e consumo di acqua per la produzione di prodotti agricoli tradizionali

Organization

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Budget

USD 585K

Timeline

Feb 8, 2017 → Sep 20, 2021

Coverage

Nepal

The D4D program is designed to improve data and information ecosystems at the provincial and local spheres for evidence-based decision-making that addresses local development challenges. It will work to achieve the following outcomes: (1) Improved coordination among federal, provincial and local government and non-government actors in data and statistics production. (2) Provincial and local governments use evidence-based, participatory decision-making processes. (3) Better data and analysis available to support the use of evidence in decision making by provincial and local governments

Organization

The Asia Foundation

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Apr 1, 2020 → End not reported

Coverage

Nepal

UN-REDD is the UN’s knowledge and advisory platform on forest solutions to the climate crisis. It is a UN flagship partnership, composed of three agencies – FAO, UNDP and UNEP – that work together to assist countries to implement the Paris Agreement, with each providing support to well-defined technical areas of expertise. Within the framework of the UN Reforms, UN-REDD constitutes a unique case of inter-agency collaboration towards the SDGs. With over a decade of engagement with, and support to 65 partner countries, the UN-REDD Programme has amassed unparalleled experience and knowledge on how to advance the climate and forest agenda. These lessons have informed the design of the new Programme, 2021-2025. By capitalizing on the respective strengths of the agencies, the Programme’s joint vision represents a step forward to strengthening collaboration in support of Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda. Given the challenge ahead the UN-REDD must elevate its ambition, extend its reach and concurrently diversify its funding base. The international community has engaged in increasing commitments and ambition worldwide in the response to the climate crisis, with a major focus on Nature-Based Solutions (in which forests are pivotal), as confirmed at the UN Climate Action Summit (2019). For policy and financial instruments to function and deliver ambitious and lasting transformations in land and forest sector, countries will need qualitative, independent and trusted advice to be able to navigate their complex technical, stakeholder and policy dimensions. The UN-REDD program can play a pivotal role to deliver on this ambition. In this regard, it aims to achieve four interrelated outcomes: - Outcome 1: Forest-based GHG emission reductions and enhanced removals, of increasing quality unlocked at a level of 1 GtCO2e by 2025 [forest solutions realized] ‐ Outcome 2. Enabling USD 5 billion mobilized for REDD+ from results-based payment schemes, carbon markets and other transactions under Art. 6 of the Paris Agreement [forest solutions rewarded] ‐ Outcome 3. More than 15 countries significantly enhance the forest component of their NDCs in the 2020-2025 cycle, including quantitative targets [forest solutions enhanced] ‐ Outcome 4. Connecting actors and knowledge for forest solutions [Nature-based Solutions movement to accelerate climate action] Within the scope of this ambition, the UN-REDD Results Framework for the period 2021-2025 is structured around a set of outputs that align with international agreements and trends that suit country demands and that reflect donor interests. These represent key domains of policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge that UN-REDD will provide to countries and stakeholders to advance forest solutions. This Project contributes to the UNEP Medium Term Strategy 2018-2021 and 2022-2025. It is central to the delivery of the Climate Change Sub-programme Expected accomplishment which is focused on REDD+ as a form of climate change mitigation. It critically provides technical support for countries to meet the UNFCCC Warsaw pillars for accessing results-based payments, as well as helps to meet a number of Sustainable Development Goal targets and corresponding indicators.

Organization

UN Environment Programme

Budget

— · not reported

Timeline

Sep 27, 2021 → Dec 31, 2025

Coverage

Nepal