KATHMANDU: Fifty activists working in the environmental justice sector have launched a nationwide campaign aimed at mitigating climate change risks and promoting environmentally friendly festivals.
The campaign was announced during a program organized in Kathmandu by the Sath Sathai Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
The activists signed a collective commitment letter that outlines five key pledges: reducing waste, minimizing plastic use, recycling and reusing goods, and raising public awareness to preserve the environment.
Foundation Chairperson Prajita Karki emphasized that the campaign would focus on making festivals, including Teej, more environmentally friendly.
“Women are leading the change for a greener Teej,” Karki said, referring to the government’s “Green – Women Leading the Change” program, which aligns with the campaign’s goals.
The campaign, which takes into account the environmental aspects of the upcoming Teej festival, aims to promote sustainable practices during the celebrations.
The initiative is part of the Foundation’s ongoing efforts over the past three years to address climate change and its impacts across various provinces in Nepal.
Prominent activists involved in the campaign include Bhumika Shrestha, Rekha Thapa, Sunita Baral, Bina Lama, Prada Karki, Shraddha Shrestha, Nima Gyaljen Sherpa, Mitra Jirel, Renu Devi Sah, Sujan Kumari Bardewa, Rojina Pradhan Rai, Srichha Pradhan, Liberty Bhandari, Rina Chaudhary, Asmita Bade, Gaura Nepali, Smriti Sharma, Devika Rai, Krishna Karki, Sita Mijar, Uma Pradhan, Joni Mainali, Bimala Tumkhewa, Binita Kathayat, Usha Kiran Bhandari, Anjila Subba, Indu Barma, Aruna Sah, Parbata Chaudhary, and Ranju Darshana, among others.
These activists represent diverse sectors, including politics, education, health, law, sports, banking, tourism, agriculture, art, and journalism.
During the campaign launch, actress Rekha Thapa underscored the importance of raising public awareness to avert the risks posed by climate change.
Helambu Rural Municipality Chairperson Neema Gyaljen Sherpa also spoke at the event, stressing the need for concrete actions to reduce climate change-induced risks.
He noted that his municipality has already taken steps to discourage plastic use.
The Sath Sathai Foundation, which has been active in promoting environmental and climate justice, continues to work towards sustainable solutions in response to climate change across Nepal.
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