Project Target

8,558

Targeted Population

2000+

Plantation of Saplings

20,500

IEC Materials

2

Awareness Video

Intersectional Green Futures: Advancing Climate Justice for All

Funding/Support Organization

  • IM Swedish Development Partner

Project Duration

March to December 2024

Project Goal

To promote climate justice and protect the rights of youth and women facing multiple layers of discrimination, through research, capacity building, advocacy, and sustainable environmental initiatives.

Objective

To establish a gender-aware value chain for the collection and recycling of UBC and low-grade plastics providing decent employment.

Project Outcome

  • Empowered youth and women, resilient against the environment, championing climate justice through impactful research, advocacy, and capacity building

Project Output

  • Mobilized youth and women in the climate justice governance process.
  • Promoted circular economy practices and reduced waste in the local community.
  • Increased capacity of CSOs on advocacy campaigns supporting climate justice and promoting accountability.

Geographical Location

Tulsipur Sub Metropolitan, Ghorahi Sub Metropolitan and Lamahi Municipality of Dang District, Chattreshwori Rural Municipality and Kapurkot Rural Municipality of Salyan District, and Maharajgunj Municipality and Kapilvastu Municipality of Kapilvastu District

Project Description

Intersectional Green Futures: Advancing Climate Justice for All tackles environmental challenges by engaging communities in comprehensive waste management strategies. With thematic areas encompassing waste management, climate action, education, and circular economy, the project mobilizes volunteers for clean-up drives, recycling/upcycling, and policy advocacy. The implementation of project activities involves collaboration with local level government units, partnerships with district level stakeholders and coordination with thematic partners of IM Swedish Development partners (SOSEC Nepal, Yuwalaya). Through research, training, and capacity-building, the project aims to create sustainable solutions and raise awareness about environmental issues, fostering a culture of responsible stewardship for future generations.
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