MOSTE and NPCS collaborated with ISET-Nepal and Niti Foundation to organise and facilitate this national seminar (Sept 3, 2012). This programme aimed to facilitate national and local level dialogue to ensure that Rio +20 commitments are implemented and also to highlight the importance of sustainable development in Nepal. The programme was designed to share information related to issues of sustainable development that emerged post Rio +20 with stakeholders who can support the NPCS in adopting sustainable development planning framework for upcoming five-year plan