Programs / Day 1
Day 1 · Friday, 2 October 2026
Opening & Climate Diplomacy
The Week begins with an opening programme at Amrapali Banquet, setting the context through Newari climate rituals, political addresses and a high-level conversation on Nepal’s voice for climate justice. Parliamentarians, climate leaders and practitioners will examine how Nepal can translate its climate priorities into domestic action and stronger engagement in international climate diplomacy.
Day 1Fri · 2 Oct Day 2Sat · 3 Oct Day 3Sun · 4 Oct
5sessions
1track
4venues
Opening
Opening programme
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
[8:30- 9:00]
Registration and Networking, Refreshment
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
[9:00- 9:20]
Setting the tone
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
[9:20- 9:40]
Opening Remarks
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
[10:00- 11:30]
Keynote:
From UNGA to COP 31: Nepal Priorities and Leadership Ahead
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
Speakers
- Hon. Hari Prasad PhuyalKeynote address · Justice, Supreme Court of Nepal
- Hon. Dharma KCKeynote address · Member of Parliament
- Dr. Maheshwor DhakalTechnical presentation · Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment; Chief, Climate Change Management Division
Facilitator: Susmita Mishra
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Climate Justice
Climate diplomacy
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
Sagarmatha Hall, IFA, Tripureshwor
Supreme Court Bar Association
NIICE Seminar Hall, Hattiban, Lalitpur
[11:00- 12:30]
Understanding Climate Negotiations and Nepal’s Position
Sagarmatha Hall, IFA, Tripureshwor
[12:30- 14:00]
“Climate Justice” in Nepal: Actionable Principle or Political Buzzword
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
Speakers
- Bhuwan KCChief, Election Commission, Rastriya Swatantra Party
- Min Bahadur ShahiCentral Committee Member, CPN-UML
- Pramesh PokharelCentral Committee Member, Nepal Communist Party
Moderator: Bidhya Rai, Journalist
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[14:30- 16:30]
Roundtable: intergenerational dialogue on climate justice
Amrapali Banquet, Naxal
[13:00- 14:30]
Litigating Environmental and Climate Justice in Nepal
Supreme Court Bar Association
[15:00- 16:30]
Climate Diplomacy and Security: A Nepali Perspective
NIICE Seminar Hall, Hattiban, Lalitpur
Speakers
- Dr. Dwarika Nath DhungelSenior Researcher; Former Secretary, Government of Nepal
- Dr. Chandra Lal PandeyAssociate Professor, Kathmandu University
- Dr. Purna SilwalMaj. Gen. (Retd), Nepal Army
Moderator: Sumitra Karki, Director, NIICE
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Venues
Where Day 1 happens
Amrapali Banquet
Sagarmatha Hall, IFA, Tripureshwor
Supreme Court Bar Association
NIICE Seminar Hall, Hattiban, Lalitpur
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