Kathmandu - The Australian Embassy in Nepal has convened the third meeting of the Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) with the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), reaffirming bilateral cooperation under their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on water resource management.
According to the Embassy, the meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the scope and progress of ongoing collaboration in Nepal’s water and energy sectors. Discussions focused on assessing existing initiatives and identifying new areas for joint engagement, particularly in the context of climate change and growing resource pressures.
The Australian Embassy highlighted the importance of its partnership with WECS in promoting climate-resilient water management and strengthening governance frameworks. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that Nepal’s water and energy resources are managed in a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable manner, with long-term benefits for communities and future generations.
Officials noted that effective water governance is increasingly critical for Nepal, given its vulnerability to climate-induced risks such as floods, droughts, and changing hydrological patterns, as well as its significant hydropower potential. Continued technical cooperation and policy dialogue between Australia and WECS are expected to support evidence-based planning and institutional capacity in these sectors.
The Embassy expressed appreciation for WECS’s collaboration and reiterated Australia’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s efforts to build resilient and well-governed water and energy systems as part of broader sustainable development goals.
