Nepali society needs creative thinkers to better understand the changing social, political, cultural and economic climate. In particular, young people need to play a definitive and creative role in sharing their ideas and findings among their peers and other groups within society. Graduates from Nepali universities must engage with each other and wider society to promote economic development, soci
al welfare and environmental stewardship. The Central Development of Environment Science (TU-CDES), Resource Himalaya Foundation (RHF) and the Institute for Social and Environmental Transitions-Nepal (ISET-Nepal) have come together to create the Graduate Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (GCESD). This conference will provide a platform for graduates to do just this. The conference aims to bring together Post Masters level graduates to present their research and review each other's work. The conference was first held on 29th & 30th March 2015 becoming the first of its kind in Nepal. The organizers intend to promote the conference as a Himalayan Knowledge Conclave that will happen every year. The Government of Nepal and other organizations working in the field of environment and sustainable development back the conference. The conference aims to support participants to develop leadership skills although the expectation is that they will participate equally in the proceedings. The conference will also provide an opportunity for networking among thematic group members and experts.
