Institute for Social and Environmental Transition - Nepal (ISET- Nepal)

05/08/2026

At Cafe Zero, potato peels become chips, bottle caps become coasters, and visitors learn how small choices can reduce their environmental footprint.

It all started when three green-minded individuals noticed a gap in the waste management industry. While working at Blue Waste to Value, a social enterprise implementing the principles of the 3Rs to maximise the value of waste, Jenson Maharjan, Nabin Bikash Maharjan and Ronish Shakya found that in many parts of the country, a temporary approach to waste management was being taken.

But what they envisioned was quite the opposite: to handle and oversee the entire lifecycle, from its generation to its reintegration into the economy. That vision ultimately led them to start Cafe Zero Nepal, located in Bakhundole, Lalitpur, which is supported by DCA and is in collaboration with ISET Nepal.

DCA Nepal

https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/13/more-than-a-meal-inside-nepal-s-only-zero-waste-cafe

https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/13/more-than-a-meal-inside-nepal-s-only-zero-waste-cafe
https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/13/more-than-a-meal-inside-nepal-s-only-zero-waste-cafe

At Cafe Zero, potato peels become chips, bottle caps become coasters, and visitors learn how small choices can reduce their environmental footprint.

10/07/2026

The article by Anustha Shrestha reflects on how disaster impacts are experienced unevenly across different social groups in Nepal and argues for a more vulnerability-centered and inclusive approach to disaster risk reduction and governance.



Please click the following link to get access to this article:
A call for inclusive disaster risk reduction https://share.google/PfTD1k0nG0GT1qyHZ

01/07/2026

https://isetnepal.org.np/strengthening-women-led-enterprises-through-business-planning/ 'sEconomicEmpowerment

A business plan is a practical roadmap that helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses. For startups and early-stage enterprises, a well-prepared business plan clarifies business goals, identifies target markets and customers, assesses risks and opportunities, estimates financial nee...

13/06/2026

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On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, celebrated globally under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, ISET-Nepal and DCA Nepal, in collaboration with the Changunarayan Municipality, organized a series of environmental awareness and conservation activities in Ward...

12/06/2026

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Agriculture in Nepal has been dependent on chemical fertilizers and synthetic pesticides to enhance crop production and control pests. While these inputs may improve yields in the short term, their excessive and prolonged use has contributed to declining soil fertility, loss of beneficial microorgan...

31/05/2026

https://isetnepal.org.np/building-resilience-through-inclusion/

Disasters and climate-related risks do not affect everyone equally. Women, persons with disabilities, older persons, marginalized groups, and economically vulnerable households often face greater challenges in accessing information, resources, and support during times of crisis. This makes Gender Eq...

31/05/2026

https://isetnepal.org.np/workshop-on-urban-road-accident-risk-reduction/

Rapid urbanization is transforming municipalities across Nepal, bringing new opportunities for economic growth, mobility, and access to services. However, it also increases exposure to road traffic risks, particularly for pedestrians, school children, cyclists, older persons, and other vulnerable ro...

30/05/2026

Water from stone spouts has been affected in both its quantity and quality. Most operating spouts mainly function during the monsoon and remain dry during other seasons. Even when there’s water flow, people have to stand in a queue for a long period just to fill a single bucket of water. This burden falls disproportionately on women who are mostly responsible for managing household water.

Please click the following link to read this article by Anustha Shrestha.
https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/28/conserving-kathmandu-valley-s-stone-spouts

23/05/2026

22/12/2025

English version of the Policy Brief on Urban Heat Island Effect

Click on the link below to download: Medium_UHI-english-version-pdf