National Banking Insitute (NBI) is pleased to present a 12 hours Advanced Comprehensive Training on Environment, & Social Risk Management (ECSRM) for Financial Sector of Nepal, supported by Internation Finance Corporation (IFC) and Environmental Resources Management (ERM), India. With a view to integrating sustainability into credit risk management in the financial sector, Nepal Rastra Bank released the Guideline on Environmental & Social Risk Management for Banks and Financial Institutions in 2018.
The objective is to establish the Environmental, Climate & Social Risk Management Framework as the standard process for proactive evaluation and integration of environmental and social issues into the credit risk assessment process of BFIs. The training program shall cover various sectors including hydropower, tourism (hotel sector), readymade garment industry (RMG), agriculture, and agro-commodity supply chain. Participants shall learn about project components, E&S risks, and regulations in each sector. Overall, the training shall provide valuable insights on E&S risks and methodologies for ESDD, risk rating, and ESAPs.
