Minister Gita Chaudhary urges investment in green hydrogen and urea production

At a UN‑hosted high‑level event in the Nepal Pavilion, Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary urged international development partners to fund green hydrogen and green urea projects. She said the move would help reduce carbon emissions from the industrial sector while strengthening food security. The appeal was made during a programme focused on carbon‑emission reduction and food‑security financing under the 31st UN climate conference (COP‑31). Chaudhary explained that Nepal’s abundant hydropower resources can be used to produce green hydrogen, which can subsequently be transformed into green urea. She noted that green urea not only cuts carbon output but also protects the agricultural system, making it eligible for climate‑mitigation and adaptation financing. The minister stressed the need for both financial and technical cooperation to set up a domestic green urea industry. The minister referenced the upcoming green hydrogen policy, which she said would be approved in 2024. She also cited investment ranges of six lakh to eight lakh rupees for pilot projects and mentioned that a total of 519 and 900 related initiatives are being tracked under the national climate agenda. Chaudhary’s call aims to mobilise resources ahead of the 2024 policy rollout. Stakeholders were reminded that the success of green hydrogen and urea production hinges on coordinated support from development partners, private investors and the government. Chaudhary concluded that such collaboration will position Nepal as a regional leader in low‑carbon agriculture and industrial practices.