Across Janakpur and Bharatpur, Climate Smart Schools under the GreenShift project turned World Environment Day 2025 into a canvas of climate action. With this year’s global theme, “Beating Plastic Pollution,” students not only voiced their concerns but also led real-world solutions through rallies, clean-up drives, tree plantations, and creative expression. By bringing together the Youth …
As plastic pollution continues to impact Nepal’s urban and natural landscapes, young people are stepping up. Under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are demonstrating the power of community action through large-scale cleanup campaigns that combine environmental responsibility with local ownership. Saral Nepal: Restoring Rivers and Reviving Responsibility in Bharatpur In a …
Our Youth Advocacy Groups under the EU-funded GreenShift Nepal project are rising to the challenge of climate change and plastic pollution through bold, public-facing campaigns. They are tackling climate change and plastic waste through creative approaches. BAS Nepal’s Street Drama Turns Trash into a Teachable Moment To spark local conversation on plastic waste and its …
As part of the European Union-funded GreenShift Nepal project, youth advocacy groups in Janakpur and Bharatpur have taken the lead in transforming local areas into model neighborhoods that promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste. Janakpur Youth Lead Design Workshop for Plastic-Free Community In Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, the youth advocacy group CARD Nepal organized a Model …
The GreenShift Nepal consortium, comprising CREASION, Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab, gathered in Bharatpur on March 24 and 25 for its bi-annual review. The two-day session focused on assessing project progress, financial management, and key learnings. As GreenShift Nepal reaches the midway point of its second year, the review also looked ahead, discussing …
Under the EU-funded GreenShift project, three Youth Advocacy Groups – BAS Nepal, Saral Nepal, and CARD Nepal – organized TagMe orientation sessions in their respective communities. These events aimed to equip young people with the knowledge and tools needed to track and manage waste effectively using the TagMe app. TagMe is a digital platform that …
On March 3, 2025, Restless Development Nepal participated in a virtual learning exchange on intergenerational approaches to climate action. Sangita Maharjan, Programme Manager at Restless Development Nepal, represented the organization in discussions alongside experts and practitioners from various countries. The exchange highlighted key insights from intergenerational climate dialogues held in Nepal and Uganda, where young …
Meet the Young Changemaker Using Tech to Save Her Community Shostika Khatri, a passionate young leader from Doti in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, is proving that young people have the power to drive real change. While many see disasters as inevitable, she sees an opportunity to act. Armed with determination and a mobile app, she is …
As part of its commitment to empowering young leaders in environmental advocacy, the GreenShift Project successfully conducted a series of Capacity Building Training sessions for Youth Advocacy Groups (YAGs) across Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Kohalpur Municipality, and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. These sessions equipped the selected youth groups with the knowledge, tools, and skills to drive impactful …
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 …