Pariyawaran – Environment Leadership Program

The program is designed to help young people build environmental awareness, leadership skills, and the confidence to take action within their communities. Through a combination of interactive learning, practical training, and community engagement, participants were supported to become active environmental leaders and changemakers.
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Start Date
2023
Funded by
WWF Nepal
Youth trained as Environment Leaders
24
Community campaigns executed
12
Beneficiaries reached
550+
Rare juvenile turtle (Chitra indica) rescued and rehabilitated
1

“Paryawaran” is a comprehensive handbook specifically designed for the youth of the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) in Nepal. It serves as a guide to five key environmental areas: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Biodiversity, Freshwater, Wildlife Conservation, and Climate Change and Energy. The Environment Leadership Program is a collaborative initiative designed to empower and engage passionate young individuals in Nepal to become effective environmental leaders and change agents. It aims to build youth capacity, provide practical skills for community-based campaigns, and establish a network of leaders committed to environmental sustainability

The program is designed to help young people build environmental awareness, leadership skills, and the confidence to take action within their communities. Through a combination of interactive learning, practical training, and community engagement, participants were supported to become active environmental leaders and changemakers.

What it does/ How it functions

  • Module Design

    The program is built around learning modules focused on the SDGs, freshwater, biodiversity, wildlife, and climate and energy. Each module combines technical knowledge with interactive activities such as games, discussions, field observations, scavenger hunts, and creative workshops to make learning engaging and practical. Reflection exercises help participants connect environmental issues to their local context and everyday lives.

  • Training for Youths

    The modules were delivered through an intensive four-day residential training that emphasized experiential and participatory learning. Through group activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants strengthen both their environmental understanding and leadership skills. The training also creates space for youth to share experiences, collaborate, and identify solutions to challenges within their own communities.

  • Local Campaigns

    Following the training, participants designed and implemented environmental campaigns within their communities using a structured Action Guide. Youths are also encouraged to use storytelling, social media, music, and art to inspire wider community participation and advocate for positive change.

Testimonials

Impact through their eyes

  • Ankit Chaudhary stated the program helped to explore and empower myself in leadership and encouraged him to further engage in nature conservation.

     

    Ankit Chaudhary