Kantipur Conclave 2022

The third edition of the Kantipur Conclave, brought together thought leaders from Nepal and abroad to chart a path for sustainable development. This premier gathering focused on long-term strategies to address critical issues and drive transformative change across various sectors in Nepal. The two-day event featured nine sessions—five conducted in English on the first day and four in Nepali on the second. With its theme, “Beyond Expectations, Beyond Boundaries,” the Conclave aims to serve as a catalyst for innovative ideas and meaningful dialogue to shape Nepal’s sustainable future.

Our Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Sher Bahadur Deuba

Sher Bahadur Deuba

Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Nepal

Prof. Shivshankar  Menon

Prof. Shivshankar Menon

Former National Security Advisor of India

Bhoj Raj Pokharel

Bhoj Raj Pokharel

Former Chief Election Commissioner , Nepal

Session 1

Tackling the Climate Crisis

Radha Wagle

Radha Wagle

PhD, Director General, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal - Advisor

Alice J Brooks

Alice J Brooks

Senior Economist Nepal, World Bank Group

Neha Kumar

Neha Kumar

Head, South Asia Programme, Climate Bonds Initiative

Dr. Sudeep Thakuri

Dr. Sudeep Thakuri

Dean, Graduate School of Science & Technology, MU

Ramesh Bhusal

Ramesh Bhusal

Nepal Editor, The third pole/ Earth Journalism network moderator