Kathmandu. Vice Chairman of The National Planning Commission Prof. The national target is to create 500,000 green jobs by 2030 through nature-based businesses, local innovations and low carbon emissions.

Inaugurating the Bhutan-Nepal Dialogue Workshop on ‘Consultation for Resilient: Bio-Economy and Cyclical Economy’ organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu on Monday, Vice-Chairman Adhikari said the Planning Commission was committed to ensure real outcomes as its policies and partnerships were of great importance in ensuring real outcomes.

Stating that Nepal should invest together to build an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for Nepal and the entire Hindu Kush Himalayan region, he said Nepal is committed to green jobs, climate-smart enterprises, and build an ecosystem.

Shared experiences and mutual education will open new doors for access-benefit sharing, and cooperation in cyclical economies, he added.

“We need to understand that entrepreneurship is not just an economic activity but also a powerful driver of inclusive and climate-resilient development, as the Government of Nepal has made it clear through national policies and programmes,” adhikari said.

Vice President Adhikari said that they now have start-up and innovation policies and in recent years, Nepal has prepared an important foundation in this regard.

Stating that mentorship should be brought along with the ecosystem in entrepreneurship, he opined that mentorship should not be seen as an alternative service but it should be adopted as a strategy to transform our economy and communities.

The entrepreneurs said that for the first time in Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, a bold step has been taken to make mentorship an institution, which is a milestone. Through investment in mentorship, we can invest in people’s ability to solve local problems, create decent work, and build businesses that respect both nature and community.