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:

  1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  2. Climate Education
  3. One Health
  4. Loss and Damage
  5. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
  6. Women’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
  7. Sustainable Agriculture
  8. Environmental Stewardship
  9. Waste Management at the Community and School Level
  10. Community Education and Awareness Sector
  11. Capacity Building and Empowerment Training
  12. Climate and Gender Justice