POKHARA, FEBRUARY 22
A workshop was organised in Pokhara to discuss possible ways to bring carbon neutrality in the city.
The programme organised by Pokhara metropolis with technical support of the British government. The objective of the programme was to identity areas of carbon emission in the city, and implement strategies for reduction.
On the occasion, Prof Om Sharma spoke of the need of making Pokhara carbon-neutral.
It may be noted that Vision Document 2100 of Pokhara metropolis aims to pursue a policy of carbon neutrality. The local government hopes to track major areas of carbon emissions in the town through the workshop, Project technical director Jim Arthur reminded that the metropolis was committed to achieving carbon neutrality while preparing the document and he was happy to collaborate in its implementation.
British Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Pollitt applauded the metropolis for its efforts towards green growth and inclusive development.
Decarbonisation is the urgent need of the hour and the British Government is proud to be part of the metropolis' measures towards that end, she said.
Pokhara metropolis Mayor Man Bahadur GC stressed the need of combined efforts to achieve carbon reduction and build a carbon-neutral city.
Gandaki Province government representative Badri Raj Dhungana pledged to support measures to achieve sustainable development goals.
A version of this article appears in the print on February 23 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
