Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal
Youth Action for Sustainable and Eco Nepal, is a youth led non-profit organisation established to create a sustainable and positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Our mission is to create a better world by addressing pressing social and environmental challenges in Nepal .
YASEN was established on March 27, 2023 with the motto “Empowering Younger Generation For Sustainable Future “
Our Objectives
Empowerment & Education:
Focus: Equip young people and children with the knowledge, skills, and resources to become changemakers in environmental conservation, climate justice, and inclusive green growth. Activities: Develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and campaigns on climate change, sustainable practices, and environmental stewardship.
Advocacy & Policy Engagement:
Focus: Influence policy and decision-making processes to promote sustainable development and address local, national, and international climate change challenges. Activities: Conduct policy research, engage in youth-led advocacy campaigns, and build partnerships with government and decision-makers to ensure youth voices are heard.
Action & Engagement:
Focus: Promote and encourage adopting sustainable practices and renewable energy solutions within communities to reduce carbon footprint and build resilience to climate change. Activities: Organise community clean-up drives, tree-planting initiatives, renewable energy awareness campaigns, and eco-friendly community projects.
Collaboration & Network Building:
Focus: Foster collaboration and network-building among young people, organisations, and stakeholders at local, national, regional, and international levels to amplify impact and address climate change collectively. Activities: Organise youth-led climate conferences and workshops, engage in international youth networks, and establish partnerships with NGOs, governmental agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
Research & Innovation:
Focus: Conduct research and analysis to deepen understanding of the environmental and social impacts of climate change in Nepal, emphasising youth perspectives and solutions. Activities: Conduct research on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies targeted at young demographics, engage youth in citizen science initiatives, and promote knowledge-based advocacy.
Working Areas of YASEN
YASEN’s working areas address various environmental and social change aspects, focusing on empowering young people and fostering sustainable development in Nepal. Here’s a detailed elaboration of each area:
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Climate Education
- One Health
- Loss and Damage
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
- Women’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Environmental Stewardship
- Waste Management at the Community and School Level
- Community Education and Awareness Sector
- Capacity Building and Empowerment Training
- Climate and Gender Justice