The four-day Climate Change Boot Camp for children and youth aged 16–24, held from May 12–15, 2026, at Prakriti Resort and Organic Farm, Hibung Village, Sindhupalchok, was organized by the Youth Alliance for Environment in partnership with Save the Children with support from the SIDA Project. The event successfully brought together more than 25 participants, including children and youth representatives from all seven provinces of Nepal.
The boot camp created a platform for young people to deepen their understanding of climate change and explore both theoretical and practical approaches to climate mitigation and adaptation in the face of ongoing environmental challenges.
Key topics discussed during the boot camp included:
* Foundational understanding of climate science and scientific evidence
* Knowledge of climate impacts, vulnerability, and climate justice
* Understanding Nepal’s climate policies and climate finance mechanisms
* Skills in advocacy, communication, innovation-driven solutions, and locally led climate action initiatives
A major achievement of the boot camp was the formation of the Youth Climate Network Nepal, marking an important step toward strengthening the meaningful role and participation of children and youth in climate initiatives, from the local to the global level.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and facilitators for their active engagement, enthusiasm, and valuable contributions in making this boot camp a success.
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