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Nurturing a new economy
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In Nepal, embracing the principles of a circular economy means harnessing the power of our traditions to nourish both the environment and our businesses, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future.
What is RoC Nepal
Why we exist and what make ‘Roots of Circularity Nepal’ a unique program?
Roots of Circularity Nepal is an innovative educational programme with the aim of developing a strong and engaging ecosystem for the Circular Economy in the country.
Running from 2023 to 2027 in 4 key intervention areas, the programme uses various methodologies to integrate stakeholders and establish a powerful Circular Alliance, inspiring and educating vital sectors in Nepal to adopt the principles of the Circular Economy.
Through these activities, the programme aims to meet the demand for circular consumer goods and services and the need for circular business models. RoC aims to be a catalyst for the sustainable growth of the business ecosystem, economic prosperity and greater environmental awareness in Nepali society, driving lasting change for a better future.
The programme is supported by the European Commission and implemented in collaboration with the Impact Hub Association (IHA), Impact Hub Kathmandu (IHK) and Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN).
What we do
Roots of Circularity Nepal is a holistic program that consists of several key components, bringing together various stakeholders to create a positive impact on the Nepali economy and society.
Duration: 4 years
Destination: Bagmati and Lumbini provinces
Target groups:
CSOs: Engage and collaborate with civil society organizations in specific regions for comprehensive community engagement.
Startups and MSMEs: Support startups and MSMEs to promote sustainable practices by providing resources for their growth.
Academic institutions: Implement educational programmes in schools and colleges to promote Circular Economy principles among students.
Business incubators: Collaborate with business incubators to integrate Circular Economy practices into the start-up ecosystem.
Provincial and local governments: Work closely with provincial and local government bodies to develop and implement Circular Economy initiatives.
Media: Utilise media channels to disseminate information and create awareness about the importance of the Circular Economy in the targeted regions.
Impact Hub Association
The Impact Hub Association serves as a global network of collaborative spaces and communities, fostering innovation, sustainability, and social impact by connecting and supporting individuals and organizations dedicated to positive change.
It’s a dynamic co-working space and innovation hub in Nepal, providing a vibrant ecosystem that empowers and connects entrepreneurs, change-makers, and social innovators to drive positive impact in the local and global community.
It’s a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Nepal’s rich biodiversity, working tirelessly to conserve endangered species, promote sustainable practices, and raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Education facilitates the transfer of knowledge about the circular economy to empower incubators, entrepreneurs, teachers, students and the Nepalese community with sustainable knowledge.
Entrepreneurship in promoting and adopting the integration of consumer demand for circular goods and services, and increased supply circular products, services, and business solutions through the dissemination of knowledge on the Circular Economy to the entrepreneurs, incubators and Nepali community within the policies to catalyze, enable, promote and institutionalize circular economy in Nepal.Â
Policy to form a dynamic alliance between policy stakeholders, bridging the gap between civil society organisations, the private sector and policymakers. The Nepal Circularity Alliance will play a key role in promoting the Circular Economy at local, provincial and federal level, ensuring comprehensive ecosystem development.
Media raise awareness through social media channels, involving public authorities, the media, civil society organisations and MsMes. Emphasise the imperative shift towards a conscious ecosystem based on the principles of the Circular Economy, highlighting its social, economic and environmental benefits for preservation.
Get ready for an impactful collaboration! CSOs, MSMEs, the private sector, academia, the media and policy makers from two provinces are driving change, fuelling a vibrant shift towards circularity in Nepali society and the business ecosystem.
Strategic Objectives (EOs):
EO1/Knowledge: Dialogues and exchanges and the creation of the Nepal Circularity Alliance (NCA).
EO2/Entrepreneurship Empowering 60 MSMSEs: 60 MSMEs are capacitated on circularity and financially supported (seed fund) towards innovative circular business models during the course of 4 years. MSMEs led by women, youth and marginalized groups such as underrepresented communities and ethnicities (dalit, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ amongst others) will be prioritized, hence fostering their active participation in the change process.
EO3: Development and application of CE Education curriculum and Interactive Education Curriculum material for children and youth, and mass awareness campaigns.
EO4: NCA promotes an enabling environment for multi-stakeholder collaboration for policy development to foster CE.
Private SectorÂ
Incubation – entrepreneurship and consultationsÂ
Members of the Nepal Circularity AllianceÂ
Policy involvement
Mass awareness
Government
Provincial level – engaged through dialogue, speeches and partnerships for the development of political cadres
Local level – involved during the dissemination of IEC materials to schools and incubation.
Circular Society
Environmental NGOs – members and drivers of Nepal’s Circularity Alliance
ConsumersÂ
Education – mass awareness – advocacyÂ
Incubatees of Bagmati Cohort 1: Learn more about the incubatees here!
Our Pillars
PRESERVATION
Preserve Nepal’s rich traditions and environment, ensuring a thriving legacy for future generations as guardians of heritage and Earth.
DIVERSITY
Celebrating the tapestry of cultures and ideas, we weave a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem, encouraging diverse approaches to Circular Economy.
SUSTAINABILITY
Empower communities with knowledge to plant the seeds of change for an eco-conscious, prosperous mindset.
INNOVATION
Blending heritage with innovative thinking for a dynamic future.
ACTION
Empowering communities to take bold steps for a sustainable tomorrow.
UNITY
Fostering collaboration among diverse communities to spark a collective passion, cultivating a brighter future together.
PRESERVATION
Preserve Nepal’s rich traditions and environment, ensuring a thriving legacy for future generations as guardians of heritage and Earth.
DIVERSITY
Celebrating the tapestry of cultures and ideas, we weave a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem, encouraging diverse approaches to Circular Economy.
SUSTAINABILITY
Empower communities with knowledge to plant the seeds of change for an eco-conscious, prosperous mindset.
INNOVATION
Blending heritage with innovative thinking for a dynamic future.
ACTION
Empowering communities to take bold steps for a sustainable tomorrow.
UNITY
Fostering collaboration among diverse communities to spark a collective passion, cultivating a brighter future together.
