Nepal Environment Commitments 2026

80% Irrigation Coverage in 5 Years

Expand irrigation coverage from current levels to 80% of arable land within 5 years

Net-Zero Nepal

Commit to net-zero carbon emissions target and develop national climate action roadmap

Forest Fire Center (Drones/Satellite)

Establish national forest fire monitoring and response center with drone and satellite technology

Flood/Landslide Early Warning Systems

Deploy nationwide flood and landslide early warning systems in vulnerable river basins and hill areas

Clean Kathmandu Valley Campaign

Comprehensive waste management, river cleanup, and air quality improvement for Kathmandu Valley

Food Self-Sufficiency in 2 Years

Achieve national food self-sufficiency in staple crops within 2 years

Restructure NARC (Nepal Agricultural Research Council)

Restructure NARC into an effective, autonomous agricultural research institution

Agritech & Fintech for Farming

Promote agritech and fintech solutions to modernize farming and improve farmer access to credit

Waste-to-Energy Projects

Establish waste-to-energy plants in major cities to address waste crisis and generate power

Bagmati & Major River Restoration

Restore Bagmati and other major rivers through sewage treatment and encroachment removal