About Himalayan Carbon Nepal

HCN is a non-profit company working on carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and climate governance for municipalities and organizations across Nepal.

Our Mission

To help municipalities and communities in Nepal reach national and international climate goals, with technical, financial, and policy support aligned to the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC.

Our Vision

A climate-resilient Nepal where local governments drive sustainability through good policy, practical technology, and measurable environmental impact.

Global Reach

Operating from Nepal to Australia with international partnerships.

Community Focus

Empowering local communities and municipalities directly.

Science-Based

Data-driven work aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Message From Our CEO

Nishchal Baniya

Nishchal Baniya, CEO of Himalayan Carbon Nepal

Nishchal Baniya

Chief Executive Officer

Welcome to Himalayan Carbon Nepal. As we work through the challenges of climate change, our mission is to help communities and municipalities across Nepal build real carbon resilience.

Through practical solutions, careful research, and strong partnerships, we are building a future that respects both local knowledge and global climate goals. Our work follows the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC frameworks, so every project we take on has measurable impact.

Together, we can turn climate challenges into opportunities for lasting, sustainable development in Nepal.

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Achievements & Experience

Nishchal Baniya

Research Scientist at CERN

2022–Present

Leading research projects at ATLAS Laboratories, CERN, developing chemical engineering approaches for particle detection and analysis.

NASA Research Scientist

2021–2022

Research Scientist at Global Academy of Young Scientists for NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement Mission.

Chemical Engineering Excellence

2018–2022

Bachelor of Engineering from Zhejiang University of Technology, CGPA 4.94/5, with multiple research publications.

UN Representative & Scientific Advisor

2021–Present

Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Vienna and Scientific Advisor to Bhanu Municipality.

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Our Journey

Toward Carbon Resilience

2016

Nepal ratifies the Paris Agreement under UNFCCC.

2021

Nepal and the World Bank sign a US$45 million FCPF agreement.

2024

8M funded through a CCUS project in Nepal.

2025

Himalayan Carbon Nepal (HCN) is established.

2025

Nepal launches its National Framework on MRV.

2025

Nepal's Carbon Trading Policy 2082 is launched.

Our Team

The People Behind HCN

A small team working directly with municipalities, companies, and international partners on carbon and climate governance in Nepal.

Nishchal Baniya

Nishchal Baniya

Co-Founder & CEO

Sets the direction for HCN's work with municipalities and international partners across carbon and climate governance.

Aabishkar Karki

Aabishkar Karki

Co-Founder & Director

Leads technical delivery across carbon reporting, credit issuance, and the organizations' digital tools.

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Mahesh Pandey

Co-Founder & Director

Oversees operations and partnerships, connecting HCN's services to clients across Nepal and abroad.