Last updated: August 21, 2023
RCE Kathmandu
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Rce details
Region:
ASIA-PACIFIC
Country:
Nepal
Overview
Date of RCE acknowledgement:
August, 2023
Description of RCE and Geographic Region:
Nepal is on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, challenged by various issues, mainly climate change. Nepal is bordered by China in the north and the other three sides by India.
Goals and Objectives:
To disseminate ESD among citizens from all levels - both in urban and rural areas, and to conduct research on environmental issues.
Photo credit: RCE Kathmandu
Organisation Hosting RCE Secretariat:
Kathmandu University
Key Partners:
- Centre for Environment Education Nepal (CEEN)
- Smart Minds (teachers training academy)
- UNESCO Nepal Office
- Chaudhary Group
- Action Aid Nepal
- NTNC/Central Zoo
- Wildlife Conservation Nepal
- Madhesh University
- Kopila Valley School
- Native Arts and Heritage Academy
- Kathmandu University
Name of organisation: Kathmandu University
Role: Secretariat and all basic logistics
Contact name: Dr. Suresh Gautam
Contact email: sgautam@kusoed.edu.np
Name of organisation: CEEN
Role: Coordination of all programs with partners and other organisations, liaising with partners and stakeholders
Contact name: Parshuram Sharma Niraula
Contact email: parshuram.niraula@kusoed.edu.np
Activities
Current Activities:
- ESD-related webinars and workshops
- ESD-based basic course
Upcoming Activities:
- Installation of RCE Kathmandu governance
- RCE Kathmandu website
- Public event for formalising RCE Kathmandu
Achievements:
- Webinar on Earth Day 2023 and conference on Green School in June 2023 (WED)
Communication Channels
RCE Website:
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Contact Details
Main RCE Contact:
Parshuram Sharma Niraula
parshuram.niraula@kusoed.edu.np
parshuram.niraula@kusoed.edu.np
Secondary RCE Contact:
Dr. Bal Chandra Luitel
bcluitel@kusoed.edu.np
bcluitel@kusoed.edu.np
RCE Youth Coordinator(s):
Subhash Chandra Kharel
General RCE email:
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