Date: 14 October 2018
Time: 08:40-12:50
Hall: TBC
This symposium will assess Nepal’s existing policies and technical capacities related to clean energy generation and management, and recommend technologies, policies and mechanisms towards achieving improved development and management of sustainable energy in the country.
Focus: Sustainable energy, clean energy, environment-friendly energy, energy policies and economics, solar and wind energy, capacity building, research and education
Background: As Nepal seeks to increase the income levels for its citizens, making clean and affordable energy available for industries, firms, commercial establishments and households will be an important task for the government and private sector. Energy is a critical input both for the amplified production targets required to increase the economic activities, and to support the growing industrial, commercial and residential consumption patterns. Ensuring the best use of natural resources to produce energy that is clean and sustainable requires knowledge of a broad spectrum of engineering, economics, management, policy and environmental conservation approaches.
This symposium on “sustainable and environmental-friendly energy production” as a part of the NRNA-organized “First Global Knowledge Convention” in Kathmandu in October 2018 will provide a platform for scholars, professionals and practitioners to present their findings and experience and discuss the topic of energy and environmental technologies that are particularly relevant to Nepal. The central theme of the symposium is to provide participants a platform to share ongoing research and development outcomes, and practices and policies in generating clean energy that support development and environmental goals. For sustainability goals, and to minimize negative impacts on human health, ecosystem and the environment, Nepal needs to devise and apply energy generation technologies and programs that are environment-friendly.
Themes: Consistent with the objectives of the Convention, this section of the Symposium will focus on the following topics.
Contact Information of Symposium Coordinators:
Program Schedule
Symposium 10: Sustainable Energy 14 October 2018, 08:15-12:50, Madhavi Hall |
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Session A: Energy Policies and Economics, Moderator: Dr Pramod Dhakal | ||||
Speaker/Panelist | Topic | Institute | ||
Tea and networking | ||||
Invited | Govinda Timilsina, Dr | Hydropower for sustainable energy supply and economic development in Nepal | World Bank | gJmilsina@gmail.com |
Invited | Jiwan Mallik, Mr | Prospects and future of utility scale solar PV in Nepal | Alternative Energy Promotion Center, Nepal | jiwan.mallik@aepc.gov.np |
Invited | Kushal Gurung, Mr | Prospects of wind power in Nepal | Windpower Pvt. Ltd., Nepal | grgkushal@gmail.com |
Rapid Fire | Ramhari Poudyal, Mr | Energy crisis of Nepal and sustainable solutions | Swansea University, UK | rhpoudyal@gmail.com |
Rapid Fire | Pawan Dhakal, Mr | Vocational and skill training for hydropower development in Nepal | Nepal | dhakal.pawan@gmail.com |
Rapid Fire | Vijay Jaishwal, Mr | Growth and environmental sustainability in SAARC: A regional initiative | Kathmandu University School of Law, Nepal | vijayjayshwal1991@gmail.com |
Panel Discussion and Q&A | Sunil Lohani, Prof | Issues related to energy economics and policies in Nepal | Kathmandu University, Nepal | splohani@ku.edu.np |
Summary | Pramod Dhakal Dr | pdhakal@gmail.com | ||
Session B: Clean Energy Production, Moderator: Surya Lamsal | ||||
Speaker/Panelist | Topic | Institute | ||
Invited | Govinda Raj Pokharel, Prof | Promoting clean energy in Nepal | Former Vice Chairperson, National Planning Commission, Nepal | grpokharel@yahoo.com |
Invited | Ram Manohar Shrestha, Prof | Energy security and hydropower development issues in Nepal | Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand | ram.m.shrestha@gmail.com |
Invited | Surya Lamsal, Mr | Infrastructure development for sustainable power supply in Nepal | New York Power Authority | sanoos@yahoo.com |
Contributed | Badri KC, Dr | Energy efficiency program: A gift from diaspora to Nepal | General Secretary, NRNA ICC | badrikeysi@hotmail.com |
Panel Discussion and Q&A | Sunil Lohani, Prof | Issues related to energy economics and policies in Nepal | Kathmandu University, Nepal | splohani@ku.edu.np |
Summary | Surya Lamsal, Mr | sanoos@yahoo.com |