Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) in a collaboration with Invest for Impact Nepal (IIN) successfully organized Climate Finance Masterclass for Nepal’s Financial Sector Leaders. The event aimed to build a deeper understanding of climate-related risks and unlock the potential of climate finance possibilities. As the global transition towards sustainability accelerates, the masterclass offered an unique opportunity to equip banking industry leader and decision-makers with the knowledges and tools necessary to navigate the evolving green financing landscape.
Masterclass was designed to equip top executives with insights on integrating climate finance into their core banking strategies, thereby enhancing their role in mitigating climate risks while driving sustainable growth.
The session was led by Master Trainer Ms. Yulanda Chung, former Managing Director of DBS Singapore and Sustainability Expert at Standard Chartered Bank, UK and Co-Trainer Ms. Alison Snellen, Principal Consultant at IBIS Consulting, Hong Kong. The session focused on identifying key climate risks, both physical and transitional, and their impact on financial institutions. The session also highlighted emerging opportunities within climate finance, such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other innovative financial instruments that support climate-resilient projects. Banking industry leaders actively engaged in discussions on the financial sector’s role in addressing climate change, sharing insights and exploring practical solutions tailored to the Nepalese banking context.
