Dr. Narayan Prasad Chaulagain is a trained hydropower engineer, energy economist and energy and climate expert with more than 25 years of experience in climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency working with international and national agencies, governmental and non-governmental sectors, private companies, academic institutions and civil society organizations. He has provided technical advisory services to the national and sub-national governments in policy formulation, development planning and renewable technology promotion. Besides, he has direct field-level experience in planning and implementation of renewable energy projects. Academically, Dr. Chaulagain holds a PhD in Energy Economics and Climate Change, and an MSc in Energy Systems and Management. Currently, Dr. Chaulagain is associated with German Development Cooperation – Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) as Senior Energy Specialist. Before joining GIZ, he was with Alternative Energy Promotion Centre, Government of Nepal as Executive Director.