Under the ‘Climate Smart Cities’ project, grants have been provided to 20 government schools in Kathmandu and Chitwan. Kathmandu, June 25. The project’s main partner, Animal Nepal, has been working to raise awareness among students about environmental conservation, waste management, and the interconnectedness between humans, animals, and the environment. Although Animal Nepal has long been active in animal welfare, this year it collaborated with child club committees in several schools across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur to work in different areas.
Activities under this project include compost production, school compound cleaning, planting flowering plants, and creating message-driven murals on school walls. Animal Nepal recently organized a program to review the one-year progress. Teachers, child club members, and parents from the participating schools praised the organization’s impactful work. Parents reported that children have developed habits of separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at home as well.
The organization also distributed water bottles, cap hats, bags, various stationery items, and necessary tools for garden cleaning to the child club committees. According to Sulakshana Rana, the program coordinator of Animal Nepal and the project’s main partner, the initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution, lessen the psychological impact of cruelty toward animals, and foster compassion and empathy among children. Led by Creation Nepal, the project formed ‘Climate Smart Clubs’ in each school, entrusting students with leadership roles.
Students have taken the initiative to plan and execute activities such as tree planting, waste segregation, dustbin management, theatrical performances, and community cleaning efforts. This student-centered approach is expected to develop leadership skills among children and promote long-term environmental conservation and compassionate attitudes toward animals.
