It is inherent for us to care for our environment. Protection of our planet must be rooted in our heart and mind as a compulsive but optimistic desire. As an enthusiastic youth dedicated in the field of environment, I am going to write about Myself as a person who has endeavored to better the environment.

My Introduction

Kushal Naharki, undergraduate student of Agriculture is From Tanahun, Nepal. He is Regional Ambassador to Asia of Tunza EcoGeneration being one of the most active and engaging ambassadors of the platform always looking forward for motivating and inspiring youths and children towards environmental protection. He is the winner of Hidden Eco-Hero Award in 2018. With proven track record in mobilizing other young changemakers and youth through their activities, he has worked in several local, national and international organization. He has lead, organized and participated in various eco-activities, which are inspiring, impactful and awareness generating. He has been workingfor the awareness and empowermentof children, youth and farmers in the environmental related issues.He has been selected among 22 global youth changemaker for his contribution towards environment as Youth lead Ambassador. As a passionate youth on agriculture, empowerment and environment, he believes in bringing innovation and change in his community through their own efforts.

My Activities

·        Co chair in UNEP committee in Pokhara Model United Nation 2020 held between 13-15^th February on the agenda” Impact of Eco Tourism on Sustainability”

·        Emcee as "Asian Agriculture Summit and Exhibition 2019" held on August 11-13 in Kathmandu to revitalize youth agro enterpreneurship in asia.

·        Secretary General of "Lamjung Model United Nation 2019" with discussion on global issues among 65 participants from different parts of Nepal and visit to Kaulepani Homestay.

·        Participated in "Everest International Model United Nation 2018 and 2019" sharing knowlege, ideas with 200 participants of over 20 countries.

·        Participated in Thinkers' Convention 2018 and 2019

·        Organized Twitter Chat on the Occasion of World Wetland Day

·        Visited Sustainable and Eco Tourism Spots of Nepal like Siurung, GhaleGaun, KaulePani, Rainaskot, Amaltari, Pokhara

·        Research on “Efficacy of botanicals and plant essential oil in black bean aphid in lab condition and perception of farmers on use of botanicals”

·        Organized "Creative Challenge" on world environment day 2019 to share the creative ideas of youth to beat air pollution.

·        "Afforestation Campaign" in sundarbazar, Lamjung with planation of more than 50 trees in Todkeshor region.

·        Awareness video on "Beat Air Pollution" and “No Food Wastage”

·        Model United Nations on the topic of impacts of Genetically Modified Organism at Lamjung Campus and various schools of Lamjung district

·        Social media awareness campaign on “Beat Plastic Pollution” on social media on Environment day and “Panel Discussion on safe spaces for youths” on International Youth Day through Youth Thinkers’ Society Lamjung

·        “The Science of Climate Change”Awareness campaign on climate change in Nirmal Higher Secondary School

·        Coordinator of “Let’s Hear Our Farmer” which is an online campaign to collect and share stories of the farmers and promote agriculture.

·        Afforestation Program and enumeration of biodiversity at Lamjung campus through IAAS Nepal LC Lamjungon world Biodiversity Day 2018

·        Participated in “Lamjung Climate Convergence 2017”

My Campaigns

·        “Go for Green Campaign”: Speech competition on Sustainable Environment

·        "Small Act Great Impact" Online and Offline Campaign: Sharing the small eco activities that we can do create a great impact on the environment.

·        “Sustainable Environment Campaign”: Awaring children for conscious family and responsible nation with Eco Quiz, Awareness presentation, Eco Voice of children, Eco Motivation and Eco club formation

·        Eco Fact Series and Eco Workshop

·        “The Waste Pocket Campaign”: Keep It in Till You Find A Bin

·        Gift A Tree This Birthday

·        My Waste My Responsibility

My involvement in Organizations

·        Regional Ambassador, Tunza EcoGeneration (2018- Ongoing)

·        YouthLead Ambassador, Project of USAID and YouthLearning (Jan 2020- June 2020)

·        Program Coordinator, Youth Innovation Network (2017- Ongoing)

·        Project Member, Climateeducate ATO (2018-Ongoing)

·        Vice President, Youth Thinkers’ Society Lamjung (2018-2019)

·        Local Representative, YPARD Nepal (2018- Ongoing)

Hollywood Actor said, “Our planet’s alarm is going off, and it is time to wake up and take action!”. Every small effort counts because it is the ripples of small actions together that creates a huge impact. With the world already facing huge environmental challenges, we must work together to create a sustainable future for us and our next generations.