In a major stride towards promoting environmental stewardship in Nepal’s education sector, 12 community schools from Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Kohalpur Municipality, and Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City have been onboarded for the Climate Smart Schools (CSS) initiative under Year 2 of the GreenShift Project. This initiative, supported by the European Union, aims to integrate sustainable waste management practices into schools, promote circular economy principles, and empower students as climate leaders.
The Onboard Process
The onboarding process was comprehensive and inclusive, focusing on schools with a strong commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and ongoing waste management efforts. It began with extensive outreach and orientation sessions in the target municipalities, ensuring that schools fully understood the initiative’s goals. This outreach was carried out in close collaboration with the Education Departments of the respective municipalities. Schools interested in participating submitted Letters of Interest, which were carefully reviewed by a selection committee. Following a thorough evaluation, four schools from each municipality were selected.
Onboarded Schools
Kohalpur Municipality
- Shree Bal Shiksha Secondary School – Kohalpur Municipality-13, Bhairaiya
- Shree Janata Secondary School – Kohalpur Municipality-3, Maithawa
- Shree Gyanjyoti Secondary School – Kohalpur Municipality-12, Chapargaudi
- Shree Jan Gyan Jyoti Secondary School – Kohalpur Municipality-1, Kaushilanagar
Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City
- Shree Tribhuvan Adarsha Secondary School – Janakpurdham-23, Bindhi
- Shree Kantir Jha Model Secondary School – Janakpurdham-25, Babhangaama
- Shree Rastriya Secondary School – Janakpurdham-20, Rupetha
- Shree Janata Secondary School – Janakpurdham-19, Shivpur
Bharatpur Metropolitan City
- Shree Rastriya Secondary School – Bharatpur-7, Krishnapur
- Shree Laxmi Secondary School – Bharatpur-23, Jagatpur
- Shree Gunjanagar Secondary School – Bharatpur-18, Gunjanagar
- Shree Sahid Smriti Secondary School – Bharatpur-6, Parasnagar
As part of the program, these schools will receive technical guidance, training, and funding to implement climate-smart solutions. Teachers will undergo Training of Trainers (ToT) to integrate circular economy principles into the school curriculum. Additionally, each school has been awarded a grant of NPR 1 Lakh, which will be used to establish sustainable waste management systems, introduce eco-friendly practices, and encourage student-led climate action.
“This initiative is a game-changer for our school,” said a teacher from Shree Janata Secondary School, Janakpur. “Our students will not only learn about climate change but also take action to address it.”
The Climate Smart Schools initiative is part of GreenShift Nepal’s broader effort to create a generation of environmentally responsible citizens. By transforming schools into models of sustainability, the project is ensuring that young minds are equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle climate challenges and drive positive change in their communities.
