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This case study describes Nepal's initiative to develop District Climate and Energy Plans (DCEPs) in all 75 districts to align renewable energy adoption with climate mitigation and adaptation. Using a pilot in Ilam district as an example, the document highlights the use of multi-stakeholder task forces and data-driven scenario analysis to prioritize technologies like solar and biogas. The process has been formalized into a 'DCEP Preparation Guideline' by the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) to scale the model nationwide.

This 2013 fact sheet by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines its support for Nepal's climate change initiatives, focusing on strengthening the country's role in international negotiations, building national knowledge management capacity, and conducting economic impact assessments of climate change.