The GreenShift project has selected 12 new community schools from Tilotama Municipality, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, and Khadak Municipality under its Climate Smart Schools initiative for this year. The initiative aims to integrate climate education, sustainable waste management, and circular economy practices within schools while empowering students to become active climate advocates in their communities.
The selection process involved outreach and engagement with schools across the three municipalities, followed by the submission of Letters of Interest from interested institutions. Schools were assessed based on their motivation to implement climate-smart practices, commitment from school leadership, and their willingness to actively engage students in environmental initiatives.
Following the evaluation process, four schools from each municipality were selected, bringing the total number of Climate Smart Schools this year to twelve.
Selected Schools
Tilotama Municipality (Rupandehi District)
- Shree Shanti Model Secondary School – Tilotama Municipality, Rupandehi
- Shree Shankarnagar Durgadatta Secondary School – Tilotama Municipality, Rupandehi
- Shree Janajyoti Secondary School – Tilotama Municipality, Rupandehi
- Shree Bhulke Secondary School – Tilotama Municipality, Rupandehi
Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality (Chitwan District)
- Shree Rastriya Secondary School Hattibang – Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan
- Shree Sravashanti Secondary School – Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan
- Shree Triveni Baraha Secondary School – Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan
- Shree Ranikhola Secondary School – Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan
Khadak Municipality (Saptari District)
- Shree Rajaji Tulshilal Jonche Janata Secondary School – Khadak Municipality, Saptari
- Shree Janata Secondary School Pansera – Khadak Municipality, Saptari
- Shree Bhawani Prasad Sakal Prasad Ram Prasad Janata Secondary School – Khadak Municipality, Saptari
- Shree Janata Secondary School Bhairoganj Belha – Khadak Municipality, Saptari
As part of the Climate Smart Schools program, the selected schools will receive technical support, capacity building, and training on climate education and circular economy practices. Teachers will participate in Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions designed to integrate climate-smart concepts into classroom learning and school activities.
The schools will also receive financial support to implement practical climate-smart interventions such as waste segregation systems, recycling initiatives, environmental awareness campaigns, and student-led climate action projects.
By transforming schools into hubs of environmental learning and action, the GreenShift project continues to strengthen the role of young people in addressing climate challenges. Through the Climate Smart Schools initiative, students are encouraged not only to understand climate issues but also to lead solutions within their schools and communities, contributing to a more sustainable future.
