OUR STORY

Nepal Climate Hub was envisioned by Bibek, our founder, who recognized the need for a centralized climate platform after participating in the Local Conference of Youth Nepal 2023, part of YOUNGO, the official youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Coming from a tech background, with little to no knowledge of climate change, he struggled to find clear, accessible information on local climate initiatives. The scattered and incomplete resources on the internet made it difficult to understand Nepal's climate landscape and take meaningful action. Realizing that others faced the same challenge, he envisioned a digital hub to simplify the climate journey for people like him.

In March 2024, he joined the Climatebase Fellowship – an accelerator program for ambitious, mission-driven professionals in climate – where he teamed up with Elaine, Manon, and Tara to bring this idea to life. What began as a capstone project has now evolved into Nepal Climate Hub - a growing non-profit led by a passionate multidisciplinary team, driving action for a climate-resilient Nepal.

Our Mission

Our mission is to educate, connect, and empower Nepal's youth to drive meaningful climate action.

Our Vision

A climate-resilient Nepal led by informed, engaged, and empowered young people.

The Challenge

Despite growing climate activism, Nepal's youth face significant barriers:

Climate protest with youth holding a globe balloon

Fragmented, Inaccessible Information

Climate resources, opportunities, and updates are scattered across niche networks and social media, making it difficult for young people to find structured, accessible, and beginner-friendly information to navigate their climate journey.

Lack of Visibility and Collaboration

Many individuals and organizations engaged in climate action struggle to gain recognition, limiting their ability to expand their impact and collaborate effectively.

Limited and Unequal Youth Engagement

Youth participation in climate action is mostly confined to environmental disciplines, restricting diverse perspectives and innovation. Moreover, climate events are often centered in Kathmandu, creating accessibility barriers for youth across Nepal.

Our Solution

Nepal Climate Hub is a one-stop digital hub where Nepal's climate community can stay informed, unified, and empowered to amplify their voices for greater impact and reach.

Who is this platform for?

Students, professionals, experts, academicians, and researchers

Climate organizations including youth-lead and college clubs

Climate activists and advocates

Nepalese climate diaspora

What we offer

Opportunities:

Volunteering, jobs, internships, fellowships

Events:

Workshops, capacity-building programs, training, conferences

News:

National and international climate news

Resources:

Curated, beginner-friendly climate guides

By bridging knowledge gaps and fostering collaboration, we're building a stronger, more inclusive climate movement in Nepal.

Our Team

We are a passionate, multidisciplinary team from seven provinces of Nepal, and outside.

Leadership

Monica is a climate activist and founder of Mulin Ventures - a sustainability startup. She has trained 30+ teachers, reached 2,500+ students in climate education, and led major events including Nepal's first Local Conference of Youth and the Climate Action Simulation. She won the 2023 LOF Youth Award and spoke at TEDxKamalPokhari on climate and mental health.

Monica Neupane

Executive Director

Samridhi is a communications professional with 5+ years of experience in research, writing, and advocacy. As Sr. Editorial Associate at ICIMOD, she shaped narratives on climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and regional cooperation. An economics and political science graduate, she's passionate about climate communications and environmental governance.

Samridhi Tuladhar

President

Hikmat is a USYC 2025 member and computer science graduate passionate about technology, climate solutions, and data-driven innovation. He began his climate journey in Surkhet, later representing Nepal at the COP29 Simulation in Egypt. In 2024, he was a Climate Change AI Fellow and now serves as VP of Nepal Climate Hub, driving youth engagement and action.

Hikmat Budha Chettri

Vice President

Alisha is a recent forestry graduate, WWF scholar, and 2025 EU Youth Sounding Board member. For the past three years, she has advocated for climate justice through groups like Digo Bikas Institute and NYCA Hetauda. Beyond climate advocacy, she is passionate about wildlife and conservation, and is committed to raising awareness and driving positive change.

Alisha Mulmi

Secretary

Iesha is an alumni of Women LEAD Nepal, graduating in 2021, and a fellow of Authentic Leadership Institute Nepal. She is currently studying law at Nepal Law Campus and has been working on women empowerment initiatives. Iesha is also passionate about climate justice and advocates for a sustainable and equitable future.

Iesha Bhandari

Treasurer

Tech Team

Mukesh is a software engineer passionate about building software that solves real-world problems and improves lives. He enjoys learning new technologies and sharing his knowledge on software development, productivity, and life. Mukesh is also very keen on open source and is a member of the Nepal Open Source Klub.

Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary

Sr. Software Engineer

Avash Ghimire is a software engineer passionate about all things tech. He turns caffeine into code and ideas into reality, always chasing the next big challenge. His ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams makes him a valuable asset to any team. He also writes blogs occasionally… when he's not busy procrastinating.

Avash Ghimire

Sr. Software Engineer

Nischal is an undergraduate Software Engineering student and web developer with expertise in React and Node.js. Passionate about problem-solving, he has led teams to win 10 hackathons. Actively involved in CSR initiatives like Teach to Learn sessions, he mentors aspiring developers and is dedicated to building innovative solutions and exploring new technologies.

Nischal Tamang

Software Engineer

Nikita Budhathoki is a product designer with a background in Computer Science and Information Technology. She has been actively involved in community-based initiatives that connect her to social and environmental issues. Alongside her design work, she explores traditional art forms like mandala and thanka to express cultural and personal narratives. Nikita is passionate about using design and creativity to raise awareness and inspire action on climate and sustainability.

Nikita Budhathoki

Creative Director

Milan is a UX/UI Designer with over three years of experience, focused on marketing materials and improving web experiences for people and businesses. He has worked across EdTech, FinTech, PropTech, HealthTech, and Productivity, aiming to help people through design. Milan holds an undergraduate degree in BICT and is passionate about anything that keeps him inspired and excited.

Milan Shrestha

UI/UX Designer

Board

Bibek is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar pursuing a Master's in Geospatial Technologies. With two years of experience building and mentoring technical communities, he was honored with the South Asia Gold Ambassador award by Microsoft in 2023. He was also a fellow at Authentic Leadership Institute Nepal (2023), a Climatebase fellow (2024), and is passionate about climate action!

Bibek Pant

Founder

Gayatri is a final-year forestry student and president of SAFE-Nepal, a youth coalition for environmental health and biodiversity conservation. For the past three years, she has been working on conservation projects promoting climate justice and sustainable practices. Gayatri is inspired by nature and committed to collective action for a greener future.

Gayatri Bhattarai

Digital Community Manager

Saroj is a seasoned software engineer since 2017 and has led government tech projects and startups like Investiaa and EasyUnsub as a Project Lead. Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence at Kathmandu University, furthering his expertise in AI technologies and their applications to drive innovation and technological advancements.

Er. Saroj Dahal

Chief Technology Officer

Advisors

A seasoned New York design leader in digital products and brand experiences. Elaine is passionate about influencing human behaviors and sustainable outcomes. Inspired by regenerative travel in the Himalayas to contribute to this Nepal community climate initiative.

Elaine Shum

Design

A technical product manager skilled in building community and database products. Manon has a background in international law and French diplomacy at the UN, giving her a global perspective. An avid nature lover and hiker, her passion for the outdoors led her to this climate initiative.

Manon Jacquin

Product

An experienced San Francisco Bay Area chief of staff and leader in communications and project management with a background in environmental science. Inspired by the power of science and collective action to build a sustainable future.

Tara Marathe

Communication

Acknowledgement

Climatebase Fellowship for uniting the founding team to create this knowledge hub.

Individuals and climate champions who supported us during our early stages: Shreya K.C., Prakriti Koirala, Abhishek Shrestha, Sagar Koirala, Dikshya Subedi, Anjali Sai Chalise, Monica Neupane, Ghanshyam Bhattarai, Preity Gurung, Gauri Jaiswal, Pratima Khadgi, Pratisha Joshi, and Anita Panthi, Rubina Bhattarai, and Jastina Kirati Rai.

Unsplash for the beautiful images of Nepal by photographer Julius Zetzsche, Pawan Thapa, Rojan K.C, Kerensa Pickett, Diego Gennaro, Manuel Meurisse, Bernd Dittrich, Shankar Aryans, Ghana Shyam Khadka and Simon Berger.

Climate visuals courtesy of World Food Forum Nepal, Nepalese Youth for Climate Action, Local Conference of Youth Nepal, SAFE-Nepal, The Great Nepali Diaspora, and People's Climate Mobilisation – Nepal.