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Story Cycle It is the place where everyone can tell their story. This forum is for people who want to make their voices heard.

You can tell us your story in your own way, and we will share it with the world. We believe the story completes its Cycle once it travels back to the source either in form of media or direct attention on the issue. Hence, our focus is on creating and facilitation this impact focused Cycle, aka StoryCycle.

Deadline Approaching! Submit Your Abstract or Session ProposalThe call for abstracts and session proposals for the Groni...
13/10/2026

Deadline Approaching! Submit Your Abstract or Session Proposal

The call for abstracts and session proposals for the Groningen Sustainability Conference 2027 ( ) is closing soon!

Join researchers, policymakers, practitioners and sustainability leaders to share insights from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help shape the sustainability agenda beyond 2030.

📅 Deadline: 25 October 2026
📍 Conference: 5–10 April 2027
📌 Groningen, The Netherlands

Share your research. Propose a session. Help shape the future of sustainability.
🔗 Submit now: https://gsc.beyondsdg.eu/

12/10/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀!

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗗 from YuvaConnects is bridging local agricultural heritage with modern technology through their project, “𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗮𝘁.”

By creating a digital market space for local vendors and smallholder farmers, the team aims to improve market access, connect producers directly with consumers, and enhance food traceability, all while keeping the vibrant spirit of traditional Haat Bazaars alive.

Let’s hear the team break down their project goals and vision for traditional Haat Bazaars!

Team Members: Januka Thapa Magar, Rimsa Khatiwada & Bandana Bhusal

11/10/2026

Youth-led sustainability in action! Group C from YuvaConnects is diving into local manufacturing to measure and analyze environmental impact.

Focusing on Lubhu's rich industrial hub, the project will map the lifecycle of a locally manufactured product, calculating total carbon emissions from raw material extraction all the way to the final finished product.

Let’s hear directly from Shashika as she breaks down the project and vision.

10/10/2026

𝟳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀. 𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹.

Group B from YuvaConnects is stepping into the field to map and connect a hiking corridor across Godawari Municipality.

Titled “𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗹𝗲” the group will map a hiking trail linking 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 to boost eco-tourism, support forest management, and connect people with nature.

Team Members: Ranjeeta Mahat, Subha Rai, Himani Kafle, Sakar Babu Khatiwada, Prabesh Upadhya

Let’s hear directly from the team as they share their vision!

Meet More Speakers — Groningen Sustainability Conference 2027We are pleased to introduce more experts joining GSC 2027 t...
09/10/2026

Meet More Speakers — Groningen Sustainability Conference 2027

We are pleased to introduce more experts joining GSC 2027 to discuss the lessons of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shape sustainable development beyond 2030.

Susmita Joshi, PhD — Bringing expertise and perspectives to the global sustainability dialogue.

Samir KC — Expert in population dynamics, demographic modelling and human development.

Guillaume Lafortune — Advancing research and policy on the SDGs and global sustainable development.

Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn — Researching global governance, digital technologies and international political economy.

Wikus van Niekerk ( Johannes L (Wikus) Van Niekerk ) - Contributing expertise in marine science, ocean sustainability and coastal systems.

📅 5–10 April 2027

📍 Zernike Campus, Groningen, The Netherlands

📢 Call for Abstracts & Session Proposals closes 25 October 2026!

🔗 Submit your contribution: https://gsc.beyondsdg.eu/

Hosted

Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development UG

Wubbo Ockels School for Energy & Climate, University of Groningen

Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health

Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI, University of Groningen

In partnership

Atmos Groningen

Asian Institute of Technology

German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)

Groningen Conventions | Groningen Congres Alliantie

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS)

Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology

Nalanda University

Nanjing Normal University

PHAETHON Centre of Excellence

P*K - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability | at GFZ

SENSE Research School

SDG Nederland

UMCG

UNESCO

Utrecht University

StoryCycle

Endorsed

Earth System Governance Project

The International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS)

Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Partner journals

Geography and Sustainability, CN

Nature Portfolio (Nature Sustainability)

Sustainable Horizons

Sustainable Production and Consumption

World Development

Partially supported by

European Research Council (ERC) under the BeyondSDG project

09/10/2026

𝗬𝘂𝘃𝗮𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

In the wake of the devastating 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝘂𝘄𝗮–𝗕𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱, our fellows are making a difference! Meet Group A from YuvaConnects, who are leading a critical community project to map and assess the flood’s impact on local education.

Titled "𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝟭𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱" their project documents the affected communities and helps pave the path toward educational recovery.

Team Members: Punam Tamang, Dibya Karki, Dibya Sharma, Sudiksha Bhattarai, & Apeal Babu Rokaya

Hear about the project in their own words!

Pedaling towards a greener future! StoryCycle is proud to announce the expansion of the 𝟯𝟵𝟬.𝟱 𝗸𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 cycling...
08/10/2026

Pedaling towards a greener future! StoryCycle is proud to announce the expansion of the 𝟯𝟵𝟬.𝟱 𝗸𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 cycling circuit, a major step forward in sustainable adventure travel across Nepal.

By linking key historic fort sites including destinations like 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗶 𝗚𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗶, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗶, and 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗶 this eco-adventure initiative bridges eco-adventure with hyper-local impact through our food mile initiative.

Why this matters:
We aren't just creating a trail; we are operationalizing less food mile initiative. By linking cycling routes directly with hyper-local agroforestry:

𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: Directly reduces food transport emissions by sourcing meals within near radius of the trail.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀: Keeps tourism spending directly within rural hill settlements and host communities.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Promotes low-carbon travel that preserves ecology while strengthening local livelihoods.

Join us in redefining adventure travel across Nepal where every kilometer supports local heritage, local farmers, and local ecosystems.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗧𝗕 𝗫𝗖 (𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟮𝟰–𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲):
👉 https://storycycle.com/fort-stage-ride-mtb-xc/

More Speakers — GSC 2027We are pleased to welcome five more speakers bringing diverse expertise to the conversation on s...
07/10/2026

More Speakers — GSC 2027

We are pleased to welcome five more speakers bringing diverse expertise to the conversation on sustainable development beyond 2030:

Sewa Lamsal — Bringing expertise and perspectives from Nepal to the global sustainability dialogue.

Soumya Swaminathan — Global public health leader, contributing expertise on health, equity and sustainable development.

Lian Pin Koh — Sustainability scientist working at the intersection of science, policy and conservation.

Lorenzo Squintani — University of Groningen expert in environmental law and governance, focusing on pathways for sustainable transformation.

Mark Lawrence — Sustainability researcher focusing on climate change, transformation and science-policy connections.

📅 5–10 April 2027 | Groningen
📢 Abstract & session proposal deadline: 25 October 2026
🔗 gsc.beyondsdg.eu

Hosted
Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development UG
Wubbo Ockels School for Energy & Climate, University of Groningen
Aletta Jacobs School of Public Health
Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI, University of Groningen

In partnership
Atmos Groningen
Asian Institute of Technology
German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Groningen Conventions | Groningen Congres Alliantie
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS)
Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology
Nalanda University
Nanjing Normal University
PHAETHON Centre of Excellence
P*K - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability | at GFZ
SENSE Research School
SDG Nederland
UMCG
UNESCO
Utrecht University
StoryCycle

Endorsed
Earth System Governance Project
The International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS)
Sustainable Development Solutions Network
Partner journals
Geography and Sustainability, CN
Nature Portfolio (Nature Sustainability)
Sustainable Horizons
Sustainable Production and Consumption
World Development

Partially supported by
European Research Council (ERC) under the BeyondSDG project
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07/10/2026

Following the success of our 𝗚𝗼-𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 - hosted by Ramila Duwal, Treasurer of the Bhaktapur Tourism Development Committee (BTDC), we’re excited to launch our next initiative!

𝗚𝗼-𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿: 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Join us as we explore Bridging Social Innovation, Digital Prototyping & HyperLocal Branding for Traditional Heritage.

📌 Event detail:

📅Date: Thursday, October 08, 2026
📍Location: Khwapa Chhen Guest House and Restaurant, Bhaktapur

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Gairigaun
Kathmandu

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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