Nepal Youth Task Force on Rio+20: September 2011

About Us

We are dynamic, dedicative, energetic, enthusiastic and laborious young people (aged 16-29 years) who are solely concerned about the future, coming generations and sustainability of Planet Earth.

Since April 2011, we have been mobilizing Asia Pacific Youth focusing on different Issues on The Himalayas (Mountains, The Water Tower), Inputs on Zero Draft and Status of Nepal in Rio+20. We have also drafted Asia Pacific Youth Position Paper towards Rio+20 and Asia Pacific Youth Declaration on Climate Change and Sustainable Development which are also published in the website of UNCSD. We have been raising our voice for "MOUNTAINS" extending our network from Asia Pacific Region at global level.

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-By Shreejana Bhattarai
The International Conference on Green Economy and Sustainable Mountain Development was held from 5th-7th September at ICIMOD headquarters, Kathmandu. Ms. Shreejana Bhattarai along with other Asia Pacific Youth Forum Alumni got an opportunity to participate in the 2nd day of the conference as youth representatives. There were over 150 participants including prominent scientists, economists, government officials, nongovernmental and UN representatives from all over the world representing all the continents.

Nepal Youth Task Force (2011/2012)

The first Task Force was formed following to the success of the Asia-Pacific Youth Forum on Climate Actions and Mountain Issues, 8-12 August 2011. The First Task Force (12 August 2011-11 August 2012) contained Mr. Sagar Aryal, Ms. Kabita Gautam, Ms. Shreejana Bhattarai, Mr. Avishek Shrestha and Mr. Jeeban Panthi. Strategic guidance was offered by Mr. Tek Jung Mahat, APMN Project Manager at ICIMOD and operational level was offered by Mr. Sanam Aksha, APMN Consultant. The First Task Force is grateful to all the donors, supporters, partners and motivators.