Climate Change

Although Nepal produces negligible amount of green house gases, it is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. CEN is active in researching climate change related issues following the climate change debate and raising awareness on climate change related issues. CEN is a member of Climate Action Network South Asia and Climate Change Network Nepal (CCNN). CEN is working closely with WWF on climate change awareness raising campaign in schools and colleges of Kathmandu .

Air Pollution

CEN is secretariat of Clean Air Network Nepal (CAN-N), a network of organizations and professionals working in the field of air quality, research and training.

Ca mpaign for Vehicle Emission Control

The number of vehicles in Kathmandu is increasing at an alarming rate of 16 percent per year. The public transportation system is in a mess and although Kathmandu is one of the most ideal cities for electric vehicles, the number of EVs has decreased in the last two years and even the 25 year old trolley buses have stopped operating. This campaign aims to control vehicle emission by promoting environment friendly means of transportation such as EVs, bicycles and public an effective public transportation system.

Campaign for Cleaner Production in Brick Industry

CEN advocated for the immediate closure of illegal and more pollution causing brick kilns in Kathmandu . Because of rigorous opposition from environmentalist, civil society and local people, Government imposed ban over moving Bull Trench Kilns in 2003. At present CEN is advocating for introduction and promotion of clean and energy efficient technologies such as Vertical Shaft Brick Kilns.

Solid Waste Management

CEN is assisting Kathmandu Metropolitan City , to promote composting and recycling by producing and distributing household compost bins and working with local communities to manage waste at source.

Clean Energy News

For last seven years, CEN has been publishing a weekly e-magazine called CE News and sending it to about 3000 subscribers. Each issue of CE News is approximately 10 pages long packed with news, announcements, research findings, interesting facts, useful links, as well as prizes to be won through quiz of the week.

Children's Network

CEN is assisting Kathmandu Metropolitan City in establishing Nature Clubs in schools to involve kids in environmental activities and use students to reach out to the community.

Youth Network

CEN works closely with college students to motivate them to become knowledgeable and active environmentalists. CEN assists in organizing programmes that allow students to learn practical aspects of environmental management, do hands-on project work and conduct relevant research.

Publications

CEN has published its research findings as well as a series of fact sheets on various issues related to energy and environment.

Urban Greenery

With unplanned and haphazard urbanization all around us, Kathmandu is left with very few open spaces where we can get some fresh air. Even existing green patches such as the Ring Road Green Belt is in a very poor state due to lack of proper management. This campaign aims to encourage people to plant trees and enhance existing green spaces such as Green Belts and Parks. The campaign includes "Plant a Tree for Kathamndu" programme where citizens can plant a tree to celebrate an important event or in the memory of a loved one.

Bio-gas Promotion in Kathmandu

Although bio-gas, produced from anaerobic digestion of animal dung and other waste, is gaining popularity in various parts of the country, it has yet to establish itself in Kathmandu Valley . A recent study indicated that there is potential for setting up 32,000 bio-gas plants in Kathmandu and yet so far less than 1 percent of this potential has been realized. This campaign aims at encouraging and assisting rural families to set up bio-gas plants and conducting research on the use of bio-gas for managing urban waste.