Conference on Water, Environment and Climate Change to begin in Nepal

An international conference on ‘Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership’ will start in Kathmandu from Tuesday.

The three-day event is being organised by the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage, Govt of Nepal in association with the Society of Public Health Engineers Nepal (Sophen) and Nepal Engineers Association.

The basic objective of the conference is to bring together professionals, academicians,researchers,entrepreneurs, government and non government institutions to discuss and deliberate on challenges,opportunities and strategies related to water and environmental issues.

It will also provide an opportunity to various stake holders to discuss critical issues concerning environment and sustainable water resources management.

According to the organizers, more than 100 international participants from 20 different countries, including India, will attend the conference.