Nepal Includes Wildlife Protection in Major Highway Investment Plans

On 3 November, Nepal’s Cabinet accepted an Asian Development Bank financing package comprising a US$285 million loan and a US$20 million grant for road improvements. The wider ADB programme also includes wildlife-friendly infrastructure and ecosystem restoration along strategic highway corridors. The package had not yet been reported as formally signed during the period. The programme creates opportunities for environmental consultants, biodiversity specialists and sustainable infrastructure contractors. HPC can support ESG research, project-partner identification and environmental investment advisory.