We are thrilled to share the success of COP in My City Nepal 2024, held from October 4-6 at the National Maize Research Centre, Chitwan. This impactful event, organized in collaboration with CliMates Nepal and Open Dialogues on Climate Change, brought together youth from all seven provinces of Nepal for climate negotiations, policy simulations, and meaningful discussions about a sustainable future.
Key highlights of the event included:
Opening ceremony chaired by Ms. Pooja Pokharel, President of CliMates Nepal, and graced by Chief Guest Mr. Chitra Sen Adhikari, Deputy Mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, and Special Guest Mr. Madhusudan Gautam, climate change expert. An En-ROADS climate simulation session led by Mr. Sunil Sapkota, where participants negotiated pathways to limit global temperature rise to 1.9°C. Engaging presentations on Nepal’s COP29 priorities, youth roles in local climate action, and UNFCCC negotiations, delivered by leading experts. Collaborative policy consultations from province-wise groups, addressing gaps and proposing innovative solutions, discussing NDC 3.0.The event has come up with “𝐂𝐎𝐏 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝟐𝟗: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬,” a milestone document developed through consultations with youth from all seven provinces of Nepal.
Link here: https://lnkd.in/dmVrVCgk
A heartfelt thanks to our incredible partners— Oxford Policy Management, Climate Ambition Support Alliance ( CASA), Bharatpur Metropolitan City, National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Nepal – BCC Chitwan, Faculty of Forestry ( Agriculture and Forestry University – AFU), Nepal Development Society, Green Pathway Services, Tilaurakot Collaborative Forest User Group, Better Chitwan, and Naya Patrika—whose support made this event possible.
We also deeply appreciate the resource persons:
Mr. Sunil Sapkota for leading impactful En-ROADS sessions. Experts Mr. Amar Gharte from the Climate Change Management Division (MoFE), Dr. Jeevan Chhetri, Ms. Prakriti Koirala, and Mr. Sagar Karki for sharing their insights. Virtual session contributors PopularGentle Bhusal, PhD, Ms. Heeta Lakhani, and Dr. Ian Fry.A big thank you to the organizing committee CliMates Nepal and participants whose passion and dedication inspire action for a sustainable future.