GreenShift Nepal is a program coordinated by CREASION and funded by the European Union. It has completed its first year of promoting sustainable waste management and circular economy principles. This four-year responsibility, which spans nine municipalities in the Bagmati, Madhes, and Lumbini provinces, brings together schools, youth organizations, local governments, and waste management companies. It tries to reduce plastic waste and promote environmentally responsible habits.
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GreenShift, which launched in Bardibas, Nepalgunj, and Lalitpur, has had a significant impact. It engages over 6,000 children through its Climate Smart School (CSS) program. The program promotes green efforts in schools and communities. In addition, three youth groups have completed 34 community projects. It includes garbage surveys and cleanup efforts, thanks to project funds.
The first year of the campaign also saw policy development efforts. This draft waste management policy for Lalitpur, Bardibas, and Nepalgunj is ongoing and be adopted later this year. More than 79 local government personnel have been educated in sustainable waste management methods. It is to help reinforce local environmental legislation.
At the yearly review ceremony, Veronique Lorenzo, EU Ambassador to Nepal, emphasized the importance of young people in environmental preservation. He stated that they are “the agents of change.” Ambassador Lorenzo also discussed the potential of circular economy techniques in Nepal. It promotes eco-conscious leadership and emphasizes Nepal’s role as a regional leader in green energy.
Aanand Mishra, the creator of CREASION, characterized Greenshift as a “campaign for collective leadership.” Its goal is to bring together schools, local governments, and youth organizations to work toward a more sustainable future.
