Date: 05th December 2025 | Time: 1:30 PM to 5 PM

Venue: World Bank Group Office, 1st Floor, West Wing Lal Durbar Convention Center Yak and Yeti Hotel Complex

As part of our emphasis on climate change and urban development, we are now focusing on cities to support the sustainable growth of their building sector while working with local governments, corporations, financial institutions, and professionals. As part of this initiative, International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and ALF Green Consultants are pleased to extend a special invitation to you to participate in an exclusive roundtable on climate finance and green buildings in Kathmandu. We aim to engage local stakeholders to identify key challenges and opportunities in advancing green buildings in Nepal. This initiative seeks to promote the business case for green construction, foster dialogue on pathways to attract green investments, and accelerate sustainable development.

The exclusive, invitation-only half-day event will convene senior leaders from government, development, and finance sectors for peer-to-peer discussions on green finance and practical strategies supporting Nepal’s vision for climate resilience and low-carbon growth.

– Session: 1 – Transforming Markets with EDGE: An Introduction by Mr. Sirish Chandra, Principal Consultant, ALF Green Consultants, India (About 30 minutes)
– Session: 2 – Unlocking Green Capital: Financing Mechanisms and Risk Mitigation for Sustainable Real Estate Development– Mr. Autif Sayyed, Lead – Green Buildings South Asia, World Bank Group (About 30 minutes)
Session: 3 – EDGE for Hospitality Sector in Nepal: A perspective, Ms. Eleni Polychroniadou, CEO and Co-Founder of Sintali (About 30 minutes)
– Session: 4 – Ms. Jeny Shrestha, Consultant, Urban Development, The World Bank (About 30 minutes)

Key Takeaways:
Participants will gain the following insights and outcomes from the session:
• Understand Nepal’s evolving green building landscape, its challenges, and emerging opportunities.
• Explore practical approaches and financing pathways to advance green construction.
• Strengthen the business case for sustainable, resource-efficient development.
• Foster collaboration among government, developers, financial institutions, and professionals.
• Identify actionable strategies and policy priorities for low-carbon, climate-resilient growth.
• Gain exposure to international best practices and their applicability in the Nepal context.

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