Dr. Maheshwar Dhakal, spokesperson for Nepal’s Environment Ministry, says the country’s best cards are its biodiversity, community forests, and upstream environmental services; and they should be monetized smartly. Why? Because India and China are watching; not just for politics, but for tourism, research, and investment. Imagine: a landslide warning system that saves lives *and* attracts climate-tech investors. Or local communities getting paid for protecting forests that cool the Himalayas. This isn’t just about survival; it’s about Nepal trading its ecological value for climate finance, better infrastructure, and global recognition. The real play? Making disaster-resilient tourism, green industries, and scientific diplomacy profitable; while turning climate justice into a negotiable asset. If Nepal gets this right, it won’t just be a victim of climate change... it could become the Himalayan broker of climate solutions.