Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA), in partnership with Invest for Impact Nepal (IIN), organized a Masterclass titled “Navigating Sustainable Finance, Blended Finance & Impact Capital,” for the leaders of Nepal’s banking sector. The session brought together Chief Executive Officers and Deputy Chief Executive Officers of Commercial Banks and National-level Development Banks. The program aimed to move beyond theoretical concepts and unlock the practical mechanics of sustainable finance within the banking sector.
The session was facilitated by Mr. Michael Jongeneel, Chief Executive Officer of FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank). Mr. Jongeneel highlighted the accelerating global shift toward sustainability and underscored the growing importance of integrating ESG standards and SDG-aligned strategies into mainstream banking operations. He emphasized that financial institutions in emerging markets such as Nepal have a critical role to play in mobilizing capital for green and inclusive growth. He also highlighted the opportunities and challenges that climate change has brought to the banking sector.
The Masterclass covered key themes including: global trends in sustainable and impact finance, climate risk and mobilizing private capital through blended finance structures, partnership models with different international investors.
The event marked another important step in aligning Nepalese banks with international best practices and bridging the gap, particularly related to sustainable finance. The Masterclass was second in the series designed specifically for the leaders of Nepal’s banking sector.
