Baadi, Balen, ra Basti: On the Future of Kathmandu's Urban Landscape
Policy Entrepreneurs Inc.March 11, 202501:18:56

Baadi, Balen, ra Basti: On the Future of Kathmandu's Urban Landscape

As Nepal’s cities expand, gaps in governance and planning leave many vulnerable. The 2024 floods exposed these risks, forcing a reckoning with climate resilience and urban policy failures. This session explores who shapes the city and what must change for a more equitable future.

Speakers:
Sabin Ninglekhu - Principal Investigator (Heritage As a Placemaking), Social Science Baha
Rupa Basnet - Environmental Lawyer and Teaching Faculty, Nepal Law Campus
Padma Sundar Joshi - Advisor, Lalitpur Metropolitan City

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