The Prakritee Initiative is dedicated to building a sustainable and resilient future by tackling urgent climate and conservation challenges. Guided by the principles of community empowerment and scientific knowledge, we aim to act as a catalyst for meaningful environmental change. Every action we take today is an investment in a thriving, liveable planet for generations to come.
Our work goes beyond addressing climate change — we seek to nurture a culture of conservation that shapes everyday choices and collective behavior. We envision a future where every individual becomes a custodian of nature, helping to create a more liveable world, one community at a time.
To achieve this, Prakritee builds strong partnerships with communities, conservationists, and stakeholders, engaging them in dialogue and hands-on action for the environment.
Prakritee is the non-profit arm of Policy Entrepreneurs Inc.
Our Approach
At Prakritee, our work spans three interconnected themes: youth, nature, and communities. We empower young people as leaders in climate and conservation, reconnect people with the environment through storytelling and action, and work directly with communities to build resilience and drive local solutions.
Together, these efforts extend to the public at large, fostering dialogue, action, and shared responsibility for a more sustainable future.
On-Going Initiatives
Phulchowki Clean Up Campaign
The Phulchowki Clean-Up Campaign is Prakritee’s hands-on effort to protect and restore the forests of Phulchowki — the tallest hill encircling the Kathmandu Valley and an ecological treasure.
At the heart of this initiative is our collaboration with the students of St. Xavier’s Godavari School, who join us twice a year to take direct action in conserving their local environment. Together with the Naudhara Community Forestry Group, these young volunteers lead by example — proving that small, collective efforts can create a lasting impact.
So far, the campaign has removed more than 250 kilograms of waste from Phulchowki’s trails and forests, helping to safeguard its biodiversity and inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.
Explorer Walks with Prakritee
Prakritee is creating opportunities for children — and their parents — to explore, play, and learn in nature together. From guided walks in the forests of Godavari to future water walks through the old city of Lalitpur, each experience is designed to bring families closer to the world around them in fun and meaningful ways.
As kids spot birds, chase butterflies, and discover how communities and ecosystems interact, they begin to see themselves not apart from nature, but a part of it. These simple yet powerful moments nurture curiosity, empathy, and responsibility — values that grow with them and inspire a lifelong bond with the environment.
EcoTalks
Prakritee connects directly with students to spark conversations about climate change and conservation. By bringing PEI colleagues and experts from our wider network into classrooms, we create opportunities for young people to learn, question, and engage with the environmental challenges shaping their future.
These interactive sessions go beyond lectures — they invite dialogue, curiosity, and critical thinking, helping the next generation see themselves as active participants in protecting the planet.
Leadership
The Prakritee Initiative is guided by a team of researchers and practitioners with a deep commitment to indigeneity, community, and the natural environment. Together, they are shaping Prakritee into a creative and hands-on space within PEI for conservation, climate action, and grassroots engagement.
Lasata Joshi
Coordinator
