Sophia will share findings from research in real-world commercial settings in rural Nepal (Baglung), exploring the feasibility, efficiency & user acceptance of #eCooking for small businesses – plus market & infrastructure factors for success.

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First big step: ♻️ A joint waste facility that doubles as a public park.

Multi-functional, inclusive infrastructure – turning shared challenges into shared opportunities for Nepal’s mountain regions.
📖 Read more on WISIONS' blog: www.wisions.net/intergovernm...

Their joint roadmap covers:

✅ Integrated renewable energy planning
✅ Sustainable watershed management
✅ Improved waste management & sanitation
✅ Disaster preparedness & coordinated response
✅ Cross-learning & advocacy

📌 Learn more about the key issues discussed and the participants' commitments to strengthen governance and financial systems in our latest blog: buff.ly/zKJJwK6

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#capacitybuilding #sustainableenergy #nepal

As part of our IL Nepal Project, our partner PEEDA organized an 8-day capacity-building seminar to address these gaps. A total of 24 participants came together in Baglung to explore real-life governance challenges & strategies to overcome them, including a field visit to observe best practices.

Read the insightful project reflections, including recommendations on how to strengthen community ownership, in our latest blog 👉
www.wisions.net/making-mhps-...

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As part of our #InnovationLabNepal project, our partner RECOFTC Nepal has successfully installed nearly a dozen retaining and crib walls, along with 35 gabions, to protect the MHP powerhouse from potential landslides and intensified river scouring.

The workshop underscored that inter-municipal collaboration remains essential to fully realize rural clean energy potential.
Read more on the studies & workshop highlights here: buff.ly/4eF9YNa

Thanks to all participants & partners who made this possible! 🙏

We shared findings from two recent studies, conducted in the context our our Innovations Lab project in Nepal:

🔋 E-mobility pre-feasibility in the Galkot–Badigad–Nisikhola corridor

⚡ E-cooking for SMEs & schools in Baglung District
The discussion emphasized the vital role of local governments.

Capacity building is key: training, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive leadership—especially for women—will drive the transition.

Want to learn more about revitalizing MHPs through cooperatives? Dive in 👉 www.wisions.net/knowledge/re...

#microhydropower #SDG7

Our new factsheet proposes a shift: transform MHP user committees into cooperatives. 🛠️

Cooperatives can increase electricity use, improve management, and support financial sustainability—fueling both energy access and local economic growth.

Dhatelo isn't just valuable – it’s vital. As a natural erosion barrier, it protects farmlands while offering sustainable income.
Explore how this hardy shrub supports climate resilience, biodiversity & community development in Nepal 👉 buff.ly/d6heFot
#NonTimberForestProducts #NTFP

Dhatelo seeds yield oil prized for cultural, medicinal & cosmetic uses – but poor processing tools & limited market access hold locals back.
💡 We outline a path to scale its value chain: local enterprises, co-ops & better tech to boost profits & resilience.
#MountainDevelopment

When done right, interconnection isn't just a technical fix – it’s a pathway to inclusive rural development. Our new factsheet from dives into different business models:
🔌 Power Purchase Agreements
🔁 Net Metering
🤝 Community-Private Partnerships

Read more 👉 buff.ly/j04fRQw
#GridInterconnection