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 …
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 …
In Janakpur and Bharatpur, young people are reimagining climate action in truly impactful ways. Through the EU-funded GreenShift project, our Youth Advocacy Groups are running hands-on upcycling workshops right in the community. These aren’t just about understanding a circular economy; they’re about equipping women with practical new skills that build dignity, spark creativity, and open …
Turning Waste into Opportunity: The GreenShift Journey of Rupak Ghimire In the growing city of Bharatpur, located near the rich forests of Chitwan National Park, 23-year-old Rupak Ghimire saw something others often missed. Where many saw piles of plastic and unmanaged waste, Rupak saw an opportunity to act. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work …
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 …