GIREE Alliance
Towards a Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
The Alliance and Secretariat
The Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (GIREE) Alliance is a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. Institutions from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Netherlands, led by ICIMOD, have collaboratively established this regional alliance. The GIREE Alliance seeks to empower mountain communities by fostering innovative and sustainable business models that contribute to green growth, inclusivity, and resilience. KGS Inc. is the Nepal chapter and secretariat of the GIREE Alliance.
Members
A connected regional ecosystem.
November 2025
GIREE Summit 2025
Co-Designing the Mountain Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
(MEE) Framework For Regional Collaboration
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Attendees
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Ecosystems
Past Webinars
From breakthrough innovations to regional best practices, the GIREE Webinar Archive preserves the knowledge and connections that drive collective action. Dive into past sessions and discover insights that continue to inspire change across the region.
Creating an Accessible, Inclusive and Safe Place for Persons with Disabilities
Speaker: Dr. Padmakshi Rana, Impact Hub Kathmandu
From Policy to Practice – How Government can Anchor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Resilience
Speaker: Er. Umesh Kumar Gupta, Industrial Enterprise Development Institute
Climate Tech Startups: Tough Problems Big Opportunities for Innovation
Speakers: Muhammad Sayaf Arbab, Binyameen Aslam, ScaleX, Pakistan
Sustainable Craft & Slow Fashion in Mountain Regions: Building Green Livelihoods
Speaker: Vasanthi Veluri, Co-Founder – Peoli Design, India
High-Altitude Assets: Navigating Carbon Market for Green Startups-Learnings from Pakistan
Speaker: Zulfiqar Younas, Senior Advisor – Climate Finance, CVF-V20
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