Part 1: Nepal’s Defining Chapter: The Journey from Tragedy to Transformation

The recent glacial collapse and devasting flooding in Nepal served as a stark reminder of the increasingly fragile connection between climate risk and economic stability. Drawing on his experience across infrastructure, hospitality, and philanthropy, Nirvana Chaudhary, managing director of CG Corp Global and vice chairman of the Chaudhary Foundation, will share candid reflections on the disaster's impact and the critical need for coordinated, climate-smart investment. This fireside chat will explore the disaster’s impact on businesses and communities, as well as Nepal’s broader economic potential, from tourism to emerging enterprises, and identify how government, business, and international partners can move beyond immediate recovery toward enduring growth that lifts up all Nepalese, from young to old.