Kathmandu, Nov. 10
The Green Growth
Advisory Service has been established at the secretariat of the Federation of
Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) to promote the green
economy.
The Chairperson of the
Sustainable Development and Good Governance Committee of the National Assembly
of the Federal Parliament, Prakash Pantha, FNCCI President Chandra Prasad
Dhakal, and International Labour Organisation’s Country Director, Numan Özcan,
jointly launched the facility on Thursday.
The Green Growth
Advisory Service was established with the technical assistance of the ILO,
informed the FNCCI in a statement.
"Through this
service, FNCCI will actively advocate for the adoption of environmentally
sustainable practices while promoting economic growth. Awareness campaigns will
be organised at the central, provincial, and local levels, focusing on
employment skill development, green employment, and just transition, with a
special emphasis on industrial corridors, industrial areas, and villages,"
read the statement.
The advisory will also
take the initiative in assisting the development of strategies and action plans
to promote the green economy.
The advisory is also
expected to provide regulatory guidance to ensure the implementation of green
growth by establishing metrics and indicators to measure the importance of
green growth, advocacy, and progress at all levels of the government.
To ensure effective
operation, an advisory service consisting of representatives from the FNCCI, the
Government of Nepal, universities, trade unions, ILO, and experts in this field
has been formed.
Pantha said that the private
sector has a vital role to play in green growth and sustainable development.
Likewise, Dhakal
claimed that adopting green growth practices in Nepali businesses and
industries will not only benefit the environment and society but also create
opportunities for economic growth, market competition, and long-term
sustainability.
Similarly, Numan stated
that the United Nations including ILO has prioritised green initiatives to
achieve sustainable development goals.
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