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

Nepali diaspora including climate enthusiasts

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.

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

Leadership

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

CEO

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 Techonlogy Officer

Pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Dipika Khadka is passionate about geospatial science and climate action. She previously served as Content and Media Coordinator at NYCA and believes meaningful storytelling inspires action. She enjoys connecting with people, learning from diverse perspectives, and combining science with creativity to drive climate awareness.

Dipika Khadka

Programme Manager

Executive

Anweiti is writer, journalist and editor who has worked at multiple Nepali national dailies. She is completing her undergraduate in Law and Economics at Kathmandu University. She is interested in environment and climate issues, social issues, understanding human beings through multiple dimensions, culture and the arts.

Anweiti Upadhyay

Legal and Compliance Officer

A conservation aspirant with a multidisciplinary background in research, advocacy and project management, Dikshya is currently focused on conservation research and sustainability. She is deeply passionate about community-centered conservation, bridging the gap between scientific data and grassroots action.

Dikshya Dangol

Programme Assistant

Gayatri is a Forestry graduate passionate about climate communication and environmental sustainability. She believes in the power of informed and engaged youth to drive positive environmental change and build a more climate-resilient Nepal.

Gayatri Bhattarai

Programme Assistant

Yadav Singh Dhami is a postgraduate in rural development, co-author of studies on climate vulnerability in Western Nepal, and a contributor on climate resilience and governance. Former MEAL intern at The Small World, he is an independent researcher with field experience in impact assessment, FGD facilitation, and stakeholder coordination. Yadav is actively involved in youth leadership and passiona

Yadav Singh Dhami

Operations Manager

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

Finance Manager

Climate Communication

Rashika is an Environmental Engineer and Climatebase Fellow with experience in climate change and waste management projects. She is currently leading a project, supported by the Young Scientist Program Grant (2024/2025) from the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), that focuses on reducing food waste. She is passionate about sustainability, climate policy and mitigation, and pollution c

Rashika Pandit

Climate Writer

Monika Bhatt is an Agriculture graduate working as a research intern at International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Passionate about writing, communication, hiking, and climate change mitigation, Monika blends scientific curiosity with creativity to advance sustainable agricultural innovation.

Monika Bhatt

Climate Writer

Tech

Nirmal Pandey is a Data Engineer with the City of Ottawa and an AI & Machine Learning graduate from Lambton College, Canada. He has experience in software engineering, data engineering, and AI-driven solutions. Passionate about technology for social impact, he contributes technical expertise to climate resilience, sustainable development, and data-informed decision-making initiatives.

Nirmal Pandey

AI Engineer

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

Senior Software Engineer

Nischal is a Software Engineer passionate about building innovative technology solutions that solve real-world problems. He is experienced in leading development teams, creating scalable software products, and turning ideas into impactful digital solutions. Driven by innovation, continuous learning, and a vision to use technology for creating positive change.

Nischal Tamang

Software Engineer

Jyoti Sapkota is an emerging UI/UX Designer from Nepal with a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Passionate about knowledge sharing, she has actively contributed to mentoring and community initiatives, including Women Leaders in Technology (WLiT), and has engaged in various speaking sessions on design awareness and personal development.

Jyoti Sapkota

UI/UX Designer

Neha Shrestha is a UI/UX Designer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. She started her career as a Frontend Developer before moving into design, driven by her passion for creating intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Combining creativity and technical skills, she enjoys designing meaningful solutions, continuous learning, and solving problems through design.

Neha Shrestha

Senior UI/UX Designer

Sajan Thapa is a Software Engineer who enjoys learning, collaborating, and creating impactful solutions. He values curiosity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Sajan Thapa

Software Engineer

Advisor

"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

Advisor

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

Advisor

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

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

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

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.