Julien Chevillard
@JulienPRChev
Deputy Resident Representative for UNDP Nepal. Views expressed are my own
In the heart of the high Himalayas, glacier lake outburst floods, known as #GLOFs, threaten entire villages. This is more so today with climate change. On this #InternationalMountainDay we explore how @UNDP, @GEF, with amazing Nepali engineering talent is helping communities with…
A powerful call from @antonioguterres. Honored to have facilitated on this occasion a panel on how this connects with realities in 🇳🇵, w/ special focus on role of youth in energy transition, blended finance solutions and policies needed to refine business models and scale them.
The renewable energy revolution is our moment of opportunity to ... build the energy system of the 21st century; meet the world's surging electricity demand sustainably; use trade, investment & finance to supercharge a just energy transition. Let’s seize it.
Insightful visit to #JANTRA clinic in KTM. Good to see @GlobalFund @UNDPNepal supported interventions fully operational, exchange with outreach workers, management, staff on immediate priorities to end TB epidemic by 2035 🎯Impressive dedication in a tough funding environment👏
Nepal’s NDC 3.0 was launched at #sagarmathasambad, submitted to #UNFCCC in May 2025. 👇brief summary of areas where ambition has increased. For more on UNDP’s #climatepromise support to climate ambition across the 🌏, check this go.undp.org/3rK . 🇳🇵🇺🇳#climateleadership
Great news from @theGCF board today with climate finance secured to protect vulnerable 🏔️communities facing imminent risk of #GLOF. Congrats @DhmNepal and thanks to GCF board members for the support. Looking forward to our partnership 🤝 and to getting this urgent work going⏳
Major Climate Win for #Nepal!🇳🇵❄️ @theGCF approves $36.1M to protect 2.2M people from #GLOF risks in the Himalayas. Led by @DHM_Nepal & @UNDP, the 7-year project builds on past success at Imja—scaling up early warnings, draining risky lakes & greening flood zones.🌲
Thank you @mofnepal for the leadership on #INFF to unlock innovative financing solutions for development, with a strong focus in 🇳🇵on job creation. Partnership w/ @UNDPNepal centers on building national capacities to increase access to capital markets, derisk investments for #SDG
The INFF is more than a tool—it’s a political commitment to align financing with national priorities and unlock trust, innovation, and investment.” – Mr. Dhani Ram Sharma, Joint Secretary, @mofnepal. At the FFD4-INFF side event, 4th Int'l Conference on Financing for Development.
AI for inclusive growth: Through equitable access, ethical AI development, and strong data protection, we believe we can bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive growth. Together, let's ensure AI benefits all communities. #InclusiveAI #DigitalNepal
🔍 How can #AI foster inclusive development? At the launch of @UNDP’s #HDR2025 in #Nepal, voices from the government, tech, youth and academia explored how to shape a human-centered digital future. AI must empower people—not replace them. 📘 Learn more: go.undp.org/U8c
Delighted to partner with @nimarinjisherpa & @poornimashresth as @UNDPNepal's Climate Influencers. As mountaineers witnessing climate-driven changes in the Himalayas, they bring powerful voices to our #GenClima campaign. #UNDPNepal #ClimateActionNow #SDG13
🚮 Through UNDP’s #KOICA-funded recycling and upcycling project, 468 people gained skills in waste management with 58 women already taking up green jobs.👩🔧#GCRU Trainings included: 🧵 Fabric upcycling 📄Paper upcycling ♻️ PET bottle cap recycling 🗑️ General waste management
Joined National Dialogue on Business & Human Rights in Nepal. The UN guiding principles on B-HR are increasingly being adopted in Asia Pacific. 🇳🇵 is a front runner in cooperation with UNDP & support from 🇨🇭 &🇯🇵 @SwissMFA @SwissAmbNepal @JapanGov @MofaJapan_en @ODA_mofa_japan
#HappeningNow In #Pokhara, @UNDPasiapac DRD @C_Bahuet & UNDP🇳🇵RR @KyokoYokosuka join the ground-breaking of the Green Venture Zone. This first-of-its-kind facility, funded by the Govt of Korea🇰🇷, will drive the circular economy through recycling and upcycling enterprises.
📢UNDP & @KU_Dhulikhel invite you to a talk on "Human Development in the Asia-Pacific Region" by Mr. Christophe Bahuet, Deputy Regional Director, UNDP. 📅 Date: 21 March 2024 🕤Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Venue: Kathmandu University Auditorium, 5th Floor, Hattiban, Lalitpur
Humbled to see result n several lessons on #CashForWork
Restoring hope after the Roshi Flood!🌱 @UNDPNepal’s RR visited flood and landslide-hit areas with @NepalChamber to observe the #CashForWork program Communities are clearing debris & restoring irrigation—rebuilding lives while earning income. 800+ households to benefit! 💪
Delighted to kickstart our support to strengthen HIV, TB and malaria response in Nepal in partnership w/ @GlobalFund , @mohpnep , civil society partners @UNDPasiapac
🏥 Nepal has secured a US$ 51.27 million grant from the @GlobalFund to strengthen its fight against HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria. With this vital funding, #Nepal moves one step closer to universal health coverage by 2030! #HealthForAll 🔗More: go.undp.org/GF
Debris removal by @UNDPNepal in the Sep2024 floods affected areas helped to restore livelihoods of many, including Ms. Kabita of #Kavre #EarlyRecovery is key
One of these heavenly spots on this Earth! Pokhara in #Nepal is known for its stunning landscapes, serenity and cultural richness. But today, it faces a plastic waste challenge. With support from @UNDPNepal and thx to partners #KOICA @MOFAkr_eng and local private sector, the city…
Protecting livelihoods in #Nepal!🇳🇵 With support from the Govt of Japan, UNDP’s Advancing Human Security project is building resilience in Karnali. From weather observation to clean energy & climate-smart agriculture, we’re protecting communities from climate induced disasters.
In stunning #Jumla integrated dvpt solutions contribute to more resilient livelihoods. Combining expertise to harness #RenewableEnergy for #entrepreneurship, #WomenEmpowerment, #foodsecurity @UNDPNepal @WFP_Nepal @icimod @libirdnepal🙏@NorwayinNepal #minihydro #indigenouscrops
#UNDP🤝#UNV Sworna Joshi, a dedicated #UNVolunteer with @UNDP, is supporting targeted recovery efforts for communities affected by the Roshi River floods.🏗️ UNDP RR @KyokoYokosuka, joined her in #Kavre to assess community needs and ensure tailored community rehabilitation.🌎
My deepest gratitude to the Republic of Korea for its trust in @UNDP to deliver on global development promises. This week, RoK announced it would increase its core funding to UNDP by 70% over last year. #PartnersAtCore go.undp.org/oNS