Progress in the Himalayan Plastic Removal Project

written by Bishnu Bhatta, director of PSD-Nepal This past quarter, PSD Nepal has continued its efforts in the Himalayan Plastic Removal Project in Langtang Rasuwa. Our three waste management sites—Community Recycling Centre in Syafru Besi, and segregation sites in Mundu and Kyanjin Gompa—are now fully operational. The “1 bottle =…

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Mud Day Celebration

written by Bishnu Bhatta, director of PSD-Nepal A few months back, Panchkhal in Nepal’s Kavre district buzzed with excitement for the 16th International Mud Day, organized by PSD-Nepal and Bold Park Community School from Australia. This year’s event connected 90 children with nature and cultural heritage through mud play and…

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Regional Hub Workshop for Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change, Health, and Equity

written by Bishnu Bhatta from PSD-Nepal We are currently at a crucial point in human history where the climate crisis looms large, threatening public health and equity globally, collective action has never been more critical. South and Southeast Asia, in particular, face unique challenges, exacerbated by climate change, including increased…

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PSD-Nepal: Tree planting – Sima Village, Baglung District

Written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD-Nepal director Sima Village in Baglung District, in the serene foothills of West Nepal, has become a testament to environmental stewardship through our impactful tree planting initiative. Spearheaded by our dedicated team, this endeavour has successfully planted 500 trees to date, heralding a remarkable 90% +…

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PSD-Nepal: Langtang Plastics – recycling and upcycling plastic in a challenging terrain

Written by Bishnu Bhatta, PSD-Nepal Director In the picturesque Langtang National Park, nestled within the Rasuwa district of Nepal, our pioneering initiative in sustainable environmental practices is slowly gaining traction. At an elevation of 2000 meters plus, our mountain recycling project has taken root, gradually blossoming into a beacon of…

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