Nepal
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Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 1 - Promulgation of an Umbrella Policy on IWRM
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1a. National policy
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI/WECS
Timeline for implementation: 1-2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1a. National policy
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI/WECS
Timeline for implementation: 1-2 years
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 2 - Harmonization of the existing national policies and laws on natural resources converging to build focus on IWRM
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1b. National law(s)
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: 5. Gender equality, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supporting: WECS and Nepal Law Commission.
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1b. National law(s)
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: 5. Gender equality, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supporting: WECS and Nepal Law Commission.
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 3 - Develop a framework to roll IWRM at the local government/watershed level
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2a. Sub-national policies
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI. Supporting Partners: Federal, and Provincial line ministries and Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 1 year
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2a. Sub-national policies
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI. Supporting Partners: Federal, and Provincial line ministries and Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 1 year
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 4 – Development and implementation of local IWRM plan by the local governments
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2b. Basin/aquifer management plans
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: Local governments. Supporting Partners: WECS and MoFE.
Timeline for implementation: 2-4 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2b. Basin/aquifer management plans
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: Local governments. Supporting Partners: WECS and MoFE.
Timeline for implementation: 2-4 years
Nepal
- Institutions and Participation
Action 5 – Assign an organizational container at federal and provincial level with mandate to implement IWRM
IWRM Dimension:
Institutions and Participation
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.1a. National institutions
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supporting: WECS, MoFE, at Federal level, and MoPIUT and MoITFE of the Province Governments
Timeline for implementation: 1-2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.1a. National institutions
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supporting: WECS, MoFE, at Federal level, and MoPIUT and MoITFE of the Province Governments
Timeline for implementation: 1-2 years
Nepal
- Institutions and Participation
Action 6 – Capacity building for compliance of IWRM policies and water related laws
IWRM Dimension:
Institutions and Participation
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.1e. Developing IWRM capacity
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI. Co-Lead: MoFE, Supporting Partners: MoPIUT, MoITFE, and academic institutions
Timeline for implementation: continuous (4 years)
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.1e. Developing IWRM capacity
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI. Co-Lead: MoFE, Supporting Partners: MoPIUT, MoITFE, and academic institutions
Timeline for implementation: continuous (4 years)
Nepal
- Institutions and Participation
Action 7 – Multi-stakeholders’ platforms (MSPs) at local watershed, sub-basin and basin levels
IWRM Dimension:
Institutions and Participation
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2b. Public participation - local
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: MoWRI, WECS, MoPIUT, MoFE, Federal and Local Government
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2b. Public participation - local
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: MoWRI, WECS, MoPIUT, MoFE, Federal and Local Government
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
Nepal
- Institutions and Participation
Action 8 – GESI mainstreaming guidelines and action plan for IWRM implementation at all levels
IWRM Dimension:
Institutions and Participation
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2d. Gender inclusion in laws/plans
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: 5. Gender equality, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2d. Gender inclusion in laws/plans
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: 5. Gender equality, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 9 – Expand the network of hydro-meteorological stations across the country
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1a. Water availability monitoring
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1a. Water availability monitoring
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 10 – Promote citizen’s science in hydro-meteorological monitoring
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1a. Water availability monitoring
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM. Co-Lead: MoFAGAImplementing Partner: MoFAGA, Province and Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1a. Water availability monitoring
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.4 Water efficiency, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM. Co-Lead: MoFAGAImplementing Partner: MoFAGA, Province and Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 11 – Establish at least one rainfall, snow and temperature station by each local government
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2a. Basin management instruments
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: Local Governments. Supporting Partner: DHM/MoEWRI, and MoFAGA
Timeline for implementation: 3-5 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2a. Basin management instruments
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: Local Governments. Supporting Partner: DHM/MoEWRI, and MoFAGA
Timeline for implementation: 3-5 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 12 - Develop a mechanism for local data sharing and operationalize a national database centre
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2c. Data sharing (in country)
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM/MoEWRI, Co-Lead: MoFAGA. Implementing Partner: Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2c. Data sharing (in country)
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: Lead: DHM/MoEWRI, Co-Lead: MoFAGA. Implementing Partner: Local Governments
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 13 – Establish baseline status of freshwater ecosystem and aquatic biodiversity
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1d. Ecosystems management
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1d. Ecosystems management
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 14 – Identify and establish indicators for monitoring freshwater ecosystem health
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1d. Ecosystems management
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.1d. Ecosystems management
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
Nepal
- Financing
Action 15 – Lobbying and monitoring the investments in the IWRM Action Plan
IWRM Dimension:
Financing
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 4.1b. National budget for IWRM elements
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 4 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 4.1b. National budget for IWRM elements
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 4 years
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 16 – Formulate Policy and Law to implement River Basin Management Plan
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2b. Basin/aquifer management plans
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supprting Partner: WECS, MoEWRI, MoFE, MoWS and MoALD
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2b. Basin/aquifer management plans
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Supprting Partner: WECS, MoEWRI, MoFE, MoWS and MoALD
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 17 – IWRM implementation guideline for multi-use and inter-basin water transfer projects
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2d. Sub-national regulations
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Implementing Partners: DoWRI and WECS
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.2d. Sub-national regulations
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoEWRI. Implementing Partners: DoWRI and WECS
Timeline for implementation: 3 years
Nepal
- Institutions and Participation
Action 18 – Initiate and organize Multi-stakeholders’ Platform (MSPs)
IWRM Dimension:
Institutions and Participation
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2b. Public participation - local
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE. Supporting Partner: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 2.2b. Public participation - local
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.B WASH local participation
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE. Supporting Partner: WECS/MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
Nepal
- Management Instruments
Action 19 – Integrated watershed and Water Resources Management in Chure Terai Madhesh region
IWRM Dimension:
Management Instruments
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2a. Basin management instruments
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: PCTMCAP. Supporting Partners: MoFE, WECS and MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 3.2a. Basin management instruments
Level: Sub-national
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.3 Water quality, treatment, safe reuse, - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, - 6.6 Water-related ecosystems
Responsible Agency: Lead: PCTMCAP. Supporting Partners: MoFE, WECS and MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2-3 years
Nepal
- Enabling Environment
Action 20 – Integration of IWRM in climate change adaptation and mitigation plans and programs
IWRM Dimension:
Enabling Environment
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1a. National policy
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE. Supporting Partner: MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2 years
SDG 6.5.1 Question: 1.1a. National policy
Level: National
Status of action: Awaiting funding
Related SDG Goal: - 6.5 Integrated water resources management & transboundary cooperation, 13. Climate action, 15. Life on land
Responsible Agency: Lead: MoFE. Supporting Partner: MoEWRI
Timeline for implementation: 2 years