On 27 January 2026, BWI brought together public and private stakeholders in Kathmandu to mark the operational launch of its hydrological forecasting services in Nepal.
On 27 January 2026, BWI hosted the Nepal Services Launch & Networking Event in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a key milestone in the deployment of hydrological forecasting and early-warning services in Nepal.
Held under the High Patronage of Her Excellency Mrs. Virginie Corteval, Ambassador of France to Nepal, the event brought together representatives from public institutions, academia, the hydropower sector and the financial ecosystem, reflecting the growing importance of data-driven approaches for water and energy resilience.
The event followed the successful completion of Phase I of the HydroNepal project, which enabled the operational deployment of river flow forecasting and early-warning services across four major river basins: Upper Karnali, Marsyangdi, Trishuli and Dudh-Koshi.
Through dedicated presentations and discussions, BWI shared:
The event gathered speakers from public institutions, academia, the private sector and finance to exchange on the challenges and opportunities facing Nepal’s water and hydropower sectors, in a context of increasing climate variability. We were pleased to welcome:
Her Excellency Mrs. Virginie Corteval, Ambassador of France to Nepal
Mr. Hitendra Dev Shakya, Managing Director, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
Prof. Deepak Aryal, Vice-Chancellor, Tribhuvan University
Ms. Inès Routaboul, Project Manager, BWI
Dr. Anil Khanal, Hydrologist, BWI
Asst. Prof. Dibas Shrestha, Central Department of Hydrology & Meteorology, Tribhuvan University
Dr. Rakesh Kayastha, Postdoctoral Researcher, Central Department of Hydrology & Meteorology, Tribhuvan University
Dr. Mohd. Farooq Azam, Senior Intervention Manager, ICIMOD
Dr. Vishnu Pandey, Professor, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University
Ms. Mon Devi Shrestha, Director General, Department of Electricity Development
Mr. Sujit Kumar Shakya, CEO, NIC Asia Bank
Mr. Ganesh Karki, President, Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN)
With hydrological forecasting services now operational, BWI is open to collaboration with private hydropower producers in Nepal.
Our services support:
We warmly thank all speakers and participants for the quality of the discussions and the strong engagement throughout the afternoon.
📩 Interested in learning more or exploring a collaboration?
Get in touch with BWI team to discuss how our services can support your projects in Nepal.
