India - Nepal Sign Biodiversity MoU , Strengthen Energy & Environmental Ties

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Home / News / India News India-Nepal Sign Historic Biodiversity Pact, Boost Green Energy Ties Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, emphasized the deep cultural and environmental ties between Nepal and India. He highlighted a recently signed historic Memorandum of Understanding on biodiversity conservation as a key joint initiative. The minister also detailed Nepal's progress in renewable energy, particularly hydropower, as it works towards its 2030 and 2035 climate targets. He stressed the challenge and necessity of balancing infrastructure development with environmental conservation. Key Points: India-Nepal Sign Biodiversity MoU, Strengthen Energy & Environmental Ties Historic biodiversity MoU signed Deep cultural and natural ties shared Focus on renewable hydropower expansion Balancing conservation with development Grid expansion and eco-friendly infrastructure Feb 27, 2026 2 min read Nepal's Minister highlights a historic biodiversity conservation MoU with India and details joint initiatives in protected areas and renewable hydropower. "Just yesterday... I witnessed the signing of a historic MOU between India and Nepal on biodiversity conservation. - Madhav Prasad Chaulagain" New Delhi, February 27Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, said that Nepal and India share deep cultural, religious, and environmental ties. He highlighted an MoU on biodiversity conservation recently signed between the two countries, along with other joint initiatives in protected areas and the energy sector.Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Chaulagain said, "Nepal and India have very long-standing cultural, religious, and spiritual ties, but we also share natural ties. There are several initiatives we are undertaking, and notably, regarding biodiversity. Just yesterday, the Minister from the Indian government, Bhupender Yadav, and I witnessed the signing of a historic MOU between India and Nepal on biodiversity conservation. That is just one example, but there are many other initiatives, especially in protected areas, as well as in sectors like energy."Chaulagain said Nepal is advancing its renewable energy sector, particularly hydropower, while ensuring environmental conservation.He also highlighted efforts to expand grids, construct eco-friendly infrastructure, and implement review systems to meet the country's 2030 and 2035 climate targets.He added, "Hydropower provides an alternative renewable energy source, which is essential for transitioning from emissions-heavy systems to EV-based mobility and cleaner cooking systems. Nepal has tremendous potential for generating electricity through hydropower, though it also poses risks if not developed responsibly. As I lead both the Ministries of Conservation (Forests and Environment) and Development (Infrastructure and Transportation), balancing conservation and development is challenging but necessary. We have charted our NDCs with specific plans and targets for 2030 and 2035.""Nepal is making good progress in the renewable energy sector, especially in hydropower. While challenges remain, we are expanding grids and constructing environmentally friendly infrastructure. We are also implementing review systems to ensure that momentum is not lost and that environmental safeguards are maintained," he said. - ANI Share this article: Previous "EU-India FTA will open new opportunities for companies in India": Sweden's Climate Ambassador Next UAE and Indonesia Presidents discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties Reader Comments We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.