Youth Innovation Lab

Youth Innovation Lab YI-Lab is in the mission to bridge science to people, policy through innovation.
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YI-Lab is a collaborative platform and experimental pop-up that catalyses and mobilizes the creative energy of young people to co-create social ventures for inclusive and generative development.

**𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 - 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭! ** On 24 April 2026, Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) and UNDP Nepa...
29/04/2026

**𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐬 - 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭! **

On 24 April 2026, Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab) and UNDP Nepal gathered in Kathmandu for the YECAP Nepal Shakers Fellowship 2025 Reflection Event- a moment to pause, look back, and celebrate what twenty young climate leaders have built since their training last November.

The event celebrated the outcomes of 9 youth-led climate projects implemented across 7 provinces of Nepal, reaching over 10,000 community members and resulting in 5 enacted municipal policies. Fellows demonstrated exceptional technical capacity, with UN representatives commending the visible application of theory of change and design thinking principles taught during the fellowship training phase.

From restoring a landslide-buried spring in a Dalit community in Dhulikhel, to establishing eco-clubs in 9 schools across Dailekh that led to 4 enacted municipal policies these young leaders didn't just design climate solutions. They implemented them, tested them, and earned the trust of local governments along the way. In Bharatpur, fellows went a step further, submitting a policy brief for inclusion in the Metropolitan "Red Book" as a formal commitment to embedding youth-led climate action into the city's long-term governance framework. In Duhabi and Putalibazar, waste management initiatives collectively engaged 6,300+ beneficiaries covering all 12 wards of Duhabi, mobilizing community members, students, and transport workers in Putalibazar, and leaving behind 125 dustbins, 500+ trees, and outputs formally integrated into municipal plans. In Ghorahi and Tilottama, fellows worked directly with smallholder farmers 88% from marginalised communities in Ghorahi introducing mulching, IPM techniques, drought-tolerant varieties, and jholmol bio-pesticide preparation, putting farmers on track for a 30–40% cut in chemical pesticide use and securing a municipal marketing roadmap to connect them to sustainable markets.

Six Special Recognition Awards were presented, honoring outstanding performance in GESI integration, innovation, community engagement, climate impact, scalability, and sustainability.

A defining feature of the event was the presence of senior local government officials from all municipalities whose endorsement reflected the credibility our fellows built through months of ground-level engagement including Mayor Ajay Prakash of Katahariya Municipality, who called for continued youth-led technical capacity-building in flood-vulnerable communities.

The YECAP fellowship continues to grow. We look forward to an even stronger cohort ahead.

🌐 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: youthinnovationlab.org/fellowships/yecap-nepal-shakers-fellowship-2025

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: UNDP Nepal, Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform - YECAP

**𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐6**On 28 April 2026, Kathmandu Metropolitan City took an important step toward mons...
28/04/2026

**𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐6**

On 28 April 2026, Kathmandu Metropolitan City took an important step toward monsoon preparedness. At a meeting with Youth Innovation Lab, data revealed that over 15% of buildings are exposed to flood risk, highlighting the urgency to act.

Acting Mayor Sunita Dongol emphasized data-driven planning, focusing on awareness in high-risk areas, rapid response systems, and a strong preparedness plan. The city is also working with key national agencies to ensure coordinated action.

With flood hotspots now identified, Kathmandu is shifting from reactive response to proactive planning and is committed to ensuring every neighborhood is informed, prepared, and protected before the rains arrive.

With: काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिका-Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office, Pradip Khatiwada, Sunita Dangol, Sabin Dotel

🚀 Proud moment for Youth Innovation Lab!The UN Office of Digital and Emerging Technologies has featured our flagship pro...
11/04/2026

🚀 Proud moment for Youth Innovation Lab!

The UN Office of Digital and Emerging Technologies has featured our flagship project Shikshya.org on the UN Digital Cooperation Portal.

Shikshya.org is Nepal’s free, multilingual e-learning platform building critical skills from spotting misinfo to digital rights and agri-entrepreneurship.

When climate crisis meets information crisis, communities need more than data. They need the skills to use it.

Big shoutout to our technical team, partners, and everyone making this possible.

**𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦** While innovation and technology are shaping toda...
11/04/2026

**𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦**

While innovation and technology are shaping today’s economy, limited access to skills and opportunities continues to leave many rural and marginalized youth behind. UDAAN aims to change this by empowering Nepali youth with digital skills, innovation, and career pathways, building a workforce ready for the digital economy.

Led by Youth Innovation Lab in partnership with Heifer Project Nepal, NAAMII, Women in Animation and supported by the European Union, we are looking for passionate individuals to join the team:

Join the team as
🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, apply before 26 April 2026 and to apply: https://www.jobsnepal.com/communication-and-outreach-officer-141878
🔹 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 & 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, apply before 3 May 2026 and to apply: https://www.jobsnepal.com/bootcamp-and-hackathon-coordinator-141879
🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, apply before 26 April 2026 and to apply: https://www.jobsnepal.com/innovation-coordinator-141877

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸!

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: European Union in Nepal EU International Partnerships Naamii

**𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 – 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭** Are you a young Nepali passionate about climate...
08/04/2026

**𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 – 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭**

Are you a young Nepali passionate about climate action, agriculture, and digital innovation?

The Climate and Agri-tech Fellowship – First Cohort offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with local governments in Bheriganga Municipality (Surkhet), Narayan Municipality (Dailekh), Aalital Rural Municipality (Dadeldhura), and Godawari Municipality (Kailali), as well as the provincial Ministry of Land, Agriculture, and Cooperatives in Birendranagar (Surkhet) and Dhangadhi (Kailali), ), helping to design and implement data-driven, climate-smart, and technology-enabled agricultural solutions while promoting innovation-driven local agribusiness.

This fellowship is ideal for motivated youth who want to gain hands-on experience in climate governance, agri-tech innovation, agribusiness development, and community engagement. Fellows will work closely with municipalities, communities and relevant authorities to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture, evidence-based planning, and gender-inclusive local development initiatives.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?

✔Nepali youth aged 29 years or below
✔ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Agricultural Engineering, Development Studies, Natural Resource Management, or related fields
✔ Interest in climate-smart agriculture, agri-technology, GIS, data, or digital learning
✔ Basic knowledge of computer applications, digital tools, GIS, and MS Office
✔ Willing to collaborate closely with municipal and provincial governments
✔Strong communication skills in Nepali and English
✔ Commitment to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 5 months

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?

✔ Work directly with local municipalities and local bodies
✔ Gain hands-on experience in GIS mapping, agricultural data systems, and climate-smart planning
✔ Participate in residential training on CSA, GIS, digital tools, and GESI
✔ Receive monthly stipend, travel allowance, and operational support
✔ Contribute to inclusive and climate-resilient local development

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐰
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://bit.ly/3NZIP3L

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: https://bit.ly/47GjZww

For any queries, please contact the Fellowship Secretariat at [email protected]

GRAPE 2 is jointly financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the auspices of the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation (MoLCPA).

We promote workforce diversity and highly encourage interested applicants, especially young professionals, including those who identify as women and Indigenous community members/minority caste groups, to apply.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: European Union in Nepal, German Embassy Kathmandu, GIZ Nepal

**𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐘𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧.** 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞...
26/03/2026

**𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐘𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧.**

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲! For decades, Pariyar Tol ko Kuwa in Dhulikhel Municipality was a lifeline - a perennial source that sustained communities even in the driest seasons. But the catastrophic rainfall of September 2024 triggered a massive landslide, burying this vital source completely. Today, residents must navigate steep hillsides to fetch water from distant alternatives a daily struggle that disproportionately affects women and marginalized households.

Led by PULSES under the YECAP Nepal Shakers Fellowship 2025 (Youth Climate Catalysts III), in partnership with UNDP Nepal and Youth Innovation Lab, and in collaboration with Dhulikhel Municipality, the project focuses on restoring a vital springshed through community-centered, climate-informed interventions.

Through Project CASPR, YECAP Fellows in Dhulikhel Municipality are demonstrating what community-centered climate action truly looks like. With the support of local communities, the team has successfully excavated the landslide debris that buried the kuwa taking a critical first step toward restoring this essential springshed. Looking ahead, the project will also integrate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) alongside structural measures to stabilize the source, recharge groundwater, and ensure long-term climate resilience.

This is what YECAP stands for:
Youth-led, locally grounded, and action-driven climate solutions built with communities, not just for them.
Because restoring a spring is not just about water
it’s about restoring dignity, access, and resilience.

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: UNDP Nepal, Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform - YECAP, People United for Liable and Sustainable Environmental Solutions and Dhulikhel Municipality

**𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞** On 20 February 2026, we had the privilege of conducting an engaging sessio...
24/03/2026

**𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞**

On 20 February 2026, we had the privilege of conducting an engaging session at Kathmandu College of Central State, centered around the growing importance of Digital Rights awareness for all. Focused primarily on +2 students, the session aimed to build a strong foundation of understanding in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The discussion emphasized how digital rights are not just a technical concept but a fundamental necessity for every individual navigating the online world. Students explored key aspects such as privacy, online safety, and responsible digital behavior, gaining insights into how their everyday actions connect to broader digital freedoms.

A significant part of the session was dedicated to practical learning, where students were introduced to various tools and technologies related to cybersecurity. In addition, the importance of basic digital hygiene was highlighted, covering essential practices that everyone should adopt to stay safe online. From managing passwords to recognizing potential threats, these concepts were presented as everyday habits rather than technical challenges. Not only that, students were also introduced to Shikshya.org, where a free, self-paced certified course on Digital Rights is available, making it accessible for anyone eager to continue learning beyond the session.

The session turned out to be highly fruitful, with active participation, curiosity, and meaningful discussions from the students, making it a valuable step toward building a more digitally aware and responsible generation.

If you haven’t started yet, visit Shikshya.org today and get certified through our free, self-paced courses!

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: Kathmandu College of Central State

**𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞** We’re excited to launch our RAIN Mapping Sprint 2026 to enhance OpenS...
17/03/2026

**𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞**

We’re excited to launch our RAIN Mapping Sprint 2026 to enhance OpenStreetMap data in climate-vulnerable municipalities of Madhesh Province.
Better open data means better preparedness, faster response, and stronger resilience for communities facing climate risks.

Mapping today for a safer tomorrow!!

This initiative is part of the 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 (𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥) Programme, funded by UK in Nepal, led by People in Need Nepal, co-led by DCA Nepal , and supported by partners Community Self Reliance Centre (CSRC) , Prerana - Support Group for Participatory Development, LI-BIRDko Chautari (ली-बर्डको चौतारी), Youth Innovation Lab, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre , and Met Office .

With: Geomatics Engineering Students' Association of Nepal and the Geomatics Engineering Society

12/03/2026

**डिजिटल युगमा युवाको डिजिटल सुरक्षा र साक्षरता: मिडिया तथा सूचना साक्षरता अभिवृद्धि कार्यढाँचा, २०८२**

डिजिटल प्रविधिको तीव्र विस्तारसँगै नेपालका युवाहरू नयाँ अवसरका साथै विभिन्न सूचना जोखिम, भ्रामक सामग्री तथा अनलाइन चुनौतीहरूको सामना गरिरहेका छन्। यस्तो परिवेशमा सूचनालाई आलोचनात्मक रूपमा विश्लेषण गर्ने क्षमता, तथ्य जाँच गर्ने सीप, तथा जिम्मेवार डिजिटल नागरिकका रूपमा सक्रिय सहभागिता जनाउने दक्षता विकास गर्नु आजको आवश्यकता बनेको छ।

यसै सन्दर्भमा राष्ट्रिय युवा परिषद्का प्रशासकीय प्रमुख गेहनाथ गौतमले मिडिया तथा सूचना साक्षरता अभिवृद्धि कार्यढाँचा, २०८२ को महत्वबारे विशेष प्रस्तुति दिँदै यस कार्यढाँचाको उद्देश्य मिडिया तथा सूचना साक्षरताको क्षेत्रमा सहजीकरण, समन्वय र मार्गदर्शन प्रदान गर्नु रहेको उल्लेख गर्नुहुन्छ। यो कार्यढाँचा युवा नेतृत्वमा रहेका संस्थाहरू, युवा–केन्द्रित कार्यक्रमहरू सञ्चालन गर्ने संघसंस्थाहरू, प्रशिक्षकहरू तथा समुदायमा काम गर्ने सरोकारवालाहरूका लागि एक उपयोगी मार्गदर्शिका हो। यसले मिडिया तथा सूचना साक्षरता सम्बन्धी अवधारणा बुझ्न, भ्रामक सूचना तथा हानिकारक डिजिटल सामग्री पहिचान गर्न, जिम्मेवार डिजिटल व्यवहार प्रवर्द्धन गर्न तथा सुरक्षित डिजिटल वातावरण निर्माण गर्न आवश्यक दिशानिर्देश प्रदान गर्दछ। साथै, यस दस्तावेजलाई तालिम, नेतृत्व विकास, डिजिटल अभियान, सामुदायिक सचेतना कार्यक्रम तथा युवासँग सम्बन्धित विभिन्न पहलहरूमा सहज रूपमा समावेश गरी प्रयोग गर्न सकिने उहाँले उल्लेख गर्नुभएको छ।

समावेशी राष्ट्रिय परामर्श प्रक्रियामार्फत तयार गरिएको यो कार्यढाँचा नेपालभरका युवाहरूको अनुभव, चुनौती र आवश्यकतामा आधारित छ। यसले संगठन तथा संस्थाहरूलाई आफ्नो कार्यक्रम, नीति र रणनीतिहरूमा MIL लाई संस्थागत रूपमा समावेश गर्न प्रेरित गर्दै देशभर जिम्मेवार डिजिटल नागरिकता प्रवर्द्धन गर्न महत्वपूर्ण आधार प्रदान गर्दछ।

युवा नेतृत्वमा रहेका तथा युवासँग काम गर्ने संघसंस्थाहरूलाई MIL लाई आफ्ना कार्यक्रम, पहल र रणनीतिहरूमा समावेश गर्दै सुरक्षित, विश्वसनीय र सकारात्मक डिजिटल वातावरण निर्माणमा योगदान दिन आह्वान गरिएको छ।

🔗 पढ्न वा डाउनलोड गर्न यस लिङ्कमा क्लिक गर्नुहोस्: https://www.nyc.gov.np/content/93/media-and-information-literacy-enhancement-framework--2082/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQfJiRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvM1p1RVFrRVRjc0xlNkJKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrwrJ3FxbAFQbA96-RwfdfgEQrUthEXauFssY-mr3xvQGGxkjfcsV74cgwqs_aem_ypCrFadG2C2rMPEK1_nP6A

With: UNESCO Office in Kathmandu | National Youth Council Nepal

26/02/2026

🎥 Highlights from APFSD 2026 - SDG 9 Round Table

Pradip Khatiwada, Founder and Executive Director of Youth Innovation Lab, shares key reflections from his participation as a Panel Discussant at the SDG 9 Round Table during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD 2026) in Bangkok, Thailand.

In his intervention, he underscored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, while emphasizing that innovation must be inclusive and accessible to young people and small businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. He called for the establishment of Regional Innovation Hubs by 2030 to bridge systemic gaps and ensure that every community can participate in building resilient, smart, and sustainable futures.

Drawing from Youth Innovation Lab’s work, including the TagMe Campaign, integrated disaster information systems, RiskChanges, and the development of RISKAI, he highlighted how youth-led, data-driven innovation can strengthen cities, industries, and climate resilience.

Youth Innovation Lab remains committed to advancing inclusive digital transformation and resilient infrastructure in alignment with SDG 9 and the 2030 Agenda.

Read more: https://youthinnovationlab.org/news/youth-innovation-lab-at-apfsd-2026-advancing-youth

Pradip Khatiwada, Founder and Executive Director of Youth Innovation Lab, participated as a Panel Discussant at the Sust...
26/02/2026

Pradip Khatiwada, Founder and Executive Director of Youth Innovation Lab, participated as a Panel Discussant at the Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) Round Table during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD 2026), held at the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok.

The Round Table convened representatives from governments, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and the private sector to review regional progress and identify actionable pathways for advancing inclusive and sustainable industrialization, strengthening innovation ecosystems, and building resilient infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific.

Representing Nepal, Mr. Khatiwada contributed perspectives on digital public infrastructure, youth-led innovation, climate-resilient systems, and multi-stakeholder partnerships as key enablers for accelerating progress toward the 2030 Agenda.

Youth Innovation Lab remains committed to fostering transformative, equitable, and technology-driven development solutions in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Read more: https://youthinnovationlab.org/news/youth-innovation-lab-at-apfsd-2026-advancing-youth

With: United Nations ESCAP UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNOPS International Labour Organization ILO Cairo منظمة العمل الدولية بالقاهرة ITU United Nations Pradip Khatiwada UNOPS East Asia & Pacific

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