4th EbA South Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal

Providing  guidance and recommendations on EbA South activities

Kathmandu, 28 September 2016- The GEF-funded project Ecosystem-based Adaptation through South-South Cooperation (EbA South) held its fourth Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting. It was hosted by the Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) of Nepal and attended by high-level representatives of UN Environment, GEF, UNFCCC, the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), and the Governments of Nepal, Mauritania and Seychelles.

In his opening remark, Dr. Bishwa Nath Oli, Secretary of MoPE, highlighted the importance of mutual learning and support from partners within the framework of South-South cooperation for implementing EbA.

Chaired by UN Environment and CAS, the PSC assessed the progress achieved, reviewed work plans and provided recommendations on the project implementation strategy. It was agreed to extend the project duration till April 2018, in order to allow the three pilot countries Mauritania, Nepal and Seychelles to complete all activities and reach their targets. Ideas for the continuation and upscaling of interventions on-the-ground were also discussed.

Prior to the meeting, a field visit to the ‘ICIMOD Knowledge Park at Godavari’ was also organized. Participants learned about a wide range of technologies and practices for sustainable land use and natural resources management for livelihood improvement in mountainous areas.

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