Green youth networks - Creating Green Force

There are several colleges in Kathmandu , which offer Environments science or related programs to students. We noticed that there is room for improvement in the following areas:

• Knowledge on latest environmental issues, especially those relevant to Nepal and Kathmandu ;

Hands on exposure to environmental technologies;

• Practical research work;

• Forum for discussion and interaction among the students and professionals;

• Communication skills, including writing, organizing thoughts /ideas and public speaking.

CEN works closely with college students to motivate each one of them to become knowledgeable and active environmentalists not just environmental scientist. In this process, more specifically CEN conducts the following activities:

Assist students in forming groups and plan and organize various activities

CEN can assist in group formation, planning mobilizing resources and organizing activities. CEN will provide the necessary guidance to the group and coordinate among the groups from various colleges.

Regular discussion programs on issue relevant to Kathmandu and Nepal

Biweekly discussions programs are being organized to introduce students to important issues and stimulate discussion on various aspects of these issues. An expert or students who have done research on that particular topic will lead the discussion.

Field Visits

Educational visits are organized on weekends or holiday's to expose students to various environmental technologies and sites of interest.

Training

CEN provides practical training to students as per their needs in the following areas :

• House hold waste management
• Air Quality monitoring
• Water Quality monitoring
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Research

CEN encourages and assist students in conducting research on topics that are relevant to Kathmandu . Research may be part of the requirement of their course of study or it may be an independent study.

Pilot Project

CEN encourages students to do pilot projects where they can initiate actions towards improving Kathmandu 's environment in some way or other. In this process, the students can receive hands on experience in environmental improvement and will also learn about project design, resource mobilization, project management, teamwork and working with communities.

Colleges in Network

• Amrit Science College
• College Of Applied Science
• Kathmandu Institute of Technical Sciences
• Kathmandu University
• Khwopa College
• Padma Kanya Multiple Campus
• Patan Multiple Campus
• School Of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (SchEMS)
• Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus