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World Bank Funds $52 Million for Nepal's Clean Air Project

3/14/2026

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The World Bank approved a $52 million credit for Nepal's Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution.
The project will focus on the Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions, targeting emissions from industrial boilers and furnaces and supporting about 400 enterprises.
The 12th Better Air Quality conference in Bangkok will address transboundary pollution in South Asia and note that 68% of Nepal's Terai pollution originates from neighboring countries.

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The World Bank approved a $52 million credit for Nepal's Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution.
The project will focus on the Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions, targeting emissions from industrial boilers and furnaces and supporting about 400 enterprises.
The 12th Better Air Quality conference in Bangkok will address transboundary pollution in South Asia and note that 68% of Nepal's Terai pollution originates from neighboring countries.