Centre for Social Change

18/05/2026

A powerful must-watch for anyone on climate justice, legal issues, and Nepal’s future.

Watch Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/mYzi1vD2ed8

18/05/2026

The cost of lowering greenhouse gas emissions is high, especially for low-income farmers transitioning into climate-smart solutions.
Affordability should, therefore, be the chief concern of climate-smart solutions.

Climate-smart solutions include:
Green Bricks, Biomass to Electricity, Hydraulic Ram Pump, Resilient homesteads, Zero-energy cool chamber, Hanging vegetable gardens, Natural composts, etc.
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Sources :
https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/enhancing-the-cost-effectiveness-of-climate-change-mitigation-policies-in-sweden_5kghxkjv0j5k-en.html
http://undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2022-09/Cost%20Benefit%20Analysis%20Report.pdf
https://sjar.revistas.csic.es/index.php/sjar/article/view/13807/4667
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/climate-smart-agriculture

15/05/2026

A must-watch for anyone interested in climate justice, law, and Nepal’s future.

Watch Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/mYzi1vD2ed8

In this powerful episode, climate law expert Mr. Prajwol Bickram Rana (BA.LLB from Kathmandu School of Law, MA Political Science from TU, and Climate Law & G...

14/05/2026

CSC Podcast, season-3 is coming soon.....
Real talk on climate change.

13/05/2026

Women are 14x more likely to die in disasters & make up 4 out of 5 climate refugees. Limited land, resources & decision-making power make them more vulnerable.

This infographic shows why gender matters in climate action.

What’s the most important change needed? Comment below

Read/Download full infographic : https://gmcnepal.org/climate-infographics/gendered-impacts-of-climate-change-in-nepal/

08/05/2026

Your phone = your power to create change!

This guide shows 9 simple ways to participate online, from hashtags to petitions, surveys & reporting issues.

Which one caught your attention? Comment below!

Read the infographic here:https://socialchange.org.np/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Digital-civic-engagement.pdf

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07/05/2026

New on the blog!

Nepal’s hydropower boom is displacing Indigenous communities often without their Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).

Development, but at what cost?

Read full blog here :

Author: Pauline Hörschelmann Photo by: Falco Negenman, UnsplashIn Nepal, “green” hydropower is frequently lauded as a cornerstone of development and climate action. However, beneath this narrative lies a more concerning reality. Projects promoted under the auspices of decarbonization and a “j...

07/05/2026

It’s your right as a citizen to ask questions, demand answers, and raise your voice for better development in your community!

Have you ever attended a Public Hearing?
Share your experience in the comments.

To read/download the infographic: https://socialchange.org.np/past-projects/civic-engagement-resources/

06/05/2026

New on the Blog!

Is technology truly transforming governance, or is it creating new barriers?

Despite strong policies and the Digital Nepal Framework, the digital divide in infrastructure, literacy, and local capacity continues to exclude thousands from essential services.

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Author: Manashi Basnet E-Governance, or digitization, is increasingly framed as a marker of progress in public administration, promising faster, more transparent and accessible services. It refers to the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into public service delivery. In...

04/05/2026

CSC is excited to present the Annual Report 2025!

Guided by our core principles, CSC continued to advocate for evidence-based policy, foster democratic dialogue, empower citizens, and strengthen state-society relations in 2025.

This year marked significant progress through our flagship initiatives like the Governance Monitoring Centre (GMC Nepal), impactful research on environmental peacebuilding, community-level dialogues, civic education programs, and strengthened partnerships for good governance and social cohesion.

We invite you to explore our journey, achievements, and ongoing efforts to build a more accountable, peaceful, and inclusive society.

Read/Download Report Here:

Download the full pdf version of Annual Report 2025:

28/04/2026

Planning together at the local level means building a future that truly reflects community voices.
Participation, inclusion, and collaboration strengthen development.

Read the full IEC here: https://socialchange.org.np/past-projects/civic-engagement-resources/

Civic engagement resources बस्ती र टोलस्तरबाट योजना र कार्यक्रम छनोट ​ View & Download PDF Civic Engagement Resource Material View & Download PDF Law-Making