The GreenShift Project, funded by the European Union, successfully conducted two three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for focal teachers from selected Climate Smart Schools under GreenShift Year 2 in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Kohalpur Municipality, and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. The first session, held from January 26-28 in Kohalpur, was conducted for teachers from community schools in Kohalpur Municipality. The second session, held from February 22-24 in Bharatpur, was conducted for teachers from community schools in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. These sessions aimed to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the Circular Economy Curriculum effectively in their respective schools.
Empowering Teachers to Integrate Climate Action into Education
The training, led by Restless Development Nepal, emphasized interactive and experiential learning approaches to enhance educators’ understanding of waste management, climate change, and circular economy principles.
The ToT sessions aimed to strengthen teachers’ capacity in climate education and sustainable waste management. Participants gained practical insights into environmental challenges and solutions through hands-on activities, including problem-tree exercises, waste segregation games, and creative upcycling exercises. The training highlighted the importance of integrating climate action into schools, equipping teachers with the knowledge and strategies to engage students in sustainability efforts. Sessions also covered key aspects such as gender equality, safeguarding, financial management, and policy advocacy, ensuring a holistic approach to implementation.
Teachers expressed their enthusiasm for the training, highlighting how it reshaped their understanding of waste management and climate action. “I always thought waste management required large-scale intervention. This training showed me how small actions in schools can create meaningful change,” shared a teacher from Bharatpur. Another participant emphasized the impact of the sessions, saying, “The training provided us with practical tools to teach students about waste management. We are excited to inspire students to be climate leaders.”
With teachers now equipped with the necessary tools and strategies, the Climate Smart Schools initiative is set to expand its impact. The focal teachers who participated in this ToT will share the knowledge gained in these workshops with their students, empowering them to become better environmental stewards.
