Between November 2000 and February 2001, with the assistance from IUCN/Nepal, LEADERS completed a, ‘Transport Sector Air Pollution Survey in Nine Major Urban Cities of Nepal: Biratanagar, Janakpur, Birgung, Bharatpur, Butwal, Bhairawa, Nepalgunj, Mahendranagar and Pokhara’. This research study helped Ministry of Population and Environment (MOPE) to prepare the State of Environment Report on Transport […]
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Peoples’ Participation in Environmental Quality Monitoring using Easy Methods and Tools [2000]
In January 09, 2000 one-day workshop on ‘Peoples’ Participation in Environmental Quality Monitoring using Easy Methods and Tools’ was organized with the support of Japan Environment Academy and Japan Environment Corporation. More than 100 students from colleges and universities participated in this workshop. This workshop led to formation of eco-clubs in Kathmandu. In 2000, LEADERS […]
read moreEnvironmental Law and Policies Training for Members of Local Government and NGOs [1998-1999]
Three-day training cum seminar on Environmental Law and Policies were organized for members of local government and NGOs in three development regions of Nepal. The objectives of the program were to increase environmental and legal awareness and assist participants to acquire information on legal rights and responsibilities with respect to environment so that they could […]
read moreEnvironmental Quality and Clean Air Act in Nepal [1999]
In January 7, 1999, with the support of Japan Environment Corporation (JEC), LEADERS organized a one day seminar on “Environmental Quality and Clean Air Act Nepal”. The main objective of this seminar was to frame the legal structure to manage outdoor air quality in Kathmandu. In the same seminar, test results of water pollution level […]
read moreAmbient air quality monitoring for standard setting in three major cities of Nepal [1999]
LEADERS Nepal undertook the part of the project for ambient air quality standard setting in three major cities of Nepal namely Kathmandu, Biratanagar and Pokhara from April to July 1999. The client of this project was Shree Krishna Engineering Consultancy/Ministry of Population and Environment (MOPE), Nepal. LEADERS Nepal was the first NGO to monitor level […]
read moreA Citizen Report on ‘Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Children’s Health at Risk [1999]
In March 1999, LEADERS brought out the publication, A Citizen Report on ‘Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Children’s Health at Risk’. The findings of the report were included in an annual environment report of Ministry of Population and Environment (MOPE). This report played pivotal role in removal of over 600 diesel three-wheelers from Kathmandu.
read moreExtension of Alternative Technologies in Rural Communities [1998]
On 18th of November 1998, LEADERS Nepal organized a consultative meeting, ‘Possible Extension of Alternative Technologies in Rural Communities’ at Balaju Technical Training Center (BTTC). The objectives of the meeting were to disseminate information about the system being investigated and findings of the one year research on feasibility of water hammer pump and WISH system […]
read moreEfficiency and Required Improvement on Water Hammer Pump and Wind and Solar Hybrid (WISH) System [1998]
On 2nd February 1998, LEADERS Nepal organized a technical seminar on ‘Efficiency and Required Improvement on Water Hammer Pump and WISH System’. The objectives of the seminar were to discuss the findings of one-year performance study of Water Hammer and WISH system LEADERS Nepal had installed at Balaju Technical Training Center (BTTC). Scientists and technicians […]
read moreEnvironmental Law and Policies Training for Members of Local Government and NGOs [1998-1999]
Three-day training cum seminar on Environmental Law and Policies were organized for members of local government and NGOs in three development regions of Nepal. The objectives of the program were to increase environmental and legal awareness and assist participants to acquire information on legal rights and responsibilities with respect to environment so that they could […]
read moreAir Pollution in Kathmandu: Children’s Health at Risk [1998]
In January 1998, LEADERS Nepal organized the first, national level seminar on, ‘Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Children’s Health at Risk’. The objective of the seminar was to disseminate the results of air pollution and acid rain monitoring activities in Kathmandu.
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