Nepali Youth Take the Lead in SDG Dialogue

To mark International Youth Day 2025, Restless Development Nepal and the Youth Collective hosted SDG Guff, a youth-led dialogue spotlighting how young Nepali changemakers are driving local progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Held on August 15, the virtual dialogue brought together 35 participants and featured six inspiring youth panelists representing diverse organizations and …

Youth Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management and Circular Economy.

Young People Lead Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management

In a significant step toward promoting sustainable urban waste management, Youth Advocacy Group Saral Nepal from Bharatpur Metropolitan City organized an interaction program titled “Stakeholder Dialogue on Waste Management and Reduction” under the EU-funded GreenShift project. Held at Bharatpur Metropolitan City Hall on July 27, 2025, the event brought together over 47 participants, including municipal …

Young people celebrate the Model Neighborhood inauguration with community members.

City Names a Street After Young Changemakers

In a vibrant celebration of environmental action and community pride, Youth Advocacy Group Saral Nepal from Bharatpur Metropolitan City successfully completed the “Model Neighborhood Initiative” under the EU-funded GreenShift project. The initiative brought together road construction, sanitation campaigns, and neighborhood beautification, culminating in the inauguration of a newly transformed road now named Saral Marga (Saral …

Youth from Saral Nepal organized the River Clean-up Campaign in Bharatpur.

Youth in Bharatpur Drive Local Action Against Plastic Pollution

On 22 July 2025, Saral Nepal, one of the Youth Advocacy Groups under the EU-funded GreenShift project, successfully organized a River Cleanup Campaign and Street Drama for Environmental River Conservation at Golaghat, Bharatpur. The event focused on the meeting point of the Narayani and Rapti rivers, an area of high ecological and cultural importance. More …

Youth from BAS Nepal distributed hygiene kits to sanitation workers in Kohalpur.

Young People Honor and Support Local Sanitation Workers

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, BAS Nepal organized a special event in Kohalpur Municipality to assist waste collectors and sanitation workers with essential safety and hygiene materials. The initiative was carried out in coordination with Kohalpur Municipality. The event aimed to recognize the crucial role of sanitation workers in maintaining city cleanliness and …

Young people celebrating the participants’ success after a transformative 5-day cloth bag-making training.

Kohalpur Youth Empower Women with Skills for a Plastic-Free Future

With the goal of reducing plastic use and promoting a green and circular economy, a five-day cloth bag making training was organized in Ward No. 2, Bishalnagar of Kohalpur Municipality from July 16 to 20, 2025. The training was led by BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality, under the EU-funded GreenShift project …

Young people raise awareness through street drama with students and local residents.

Young People in Kohalpur Use Street Drama to Address Climate Change

On July 18, 2025, BAS Nepal, a Youth Advocacy Group from Kohalpur Municipality under the EU-funded GreenShift Project, organized a street drama at Bal Shiksha Secondary School in Kohalpur. The event aimed to educate students, teachers, and local residents about the environmental and health risks of plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable waste …

An entrepreneur showcasing their recycled plastic products at the Janakpur workshop.

Youth in Janakpur Spark Market Linkages for Upcycled Products

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, our Youth Advocacy Group from Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City CARD Nepal organized a market linkage workshop in collaboration with the Janakpur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) on 17th July 2025. The event brought together local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and youth innovators to explore opportunities in recycled plastic products …

oung Students Participate in the Inter-School Art Competition.

Youth Engage Schools to Advocate for a Cleaner, Greener Janakpurdham

On July 17, 2025, as part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, Youth Advocacy Group CARD Nepal from Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City organized an inter-school art competition under the Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness Drive. Held at the Janakpurdham Chamber of Commerce Seminar Hall, the event brought together students from four Climate Smart Schools and one additional local …

Young People Lead Plastic-Free Initiative in Schools.

Young People Champion Plastic Waste Management in Schools

As part of the EU-funded GreenShift project, the Youth Advocacy Group from Janakpurdham Metropolitan City, CARD Nepal, facilitated school-level cleaning campaigns and established dedicated Plastic Waste Corners in two newly designated Climate Smart Schools: Shree Janta Secondary School in Shivpur (Ward 19) and Shree Sarswati Secondary School in Kanakpatti (Ward 17). These activities are part …