Time to energize local bodies for restoration of ecosystem

In a step toward curbing environmental pollution, there is a genuine need of environment decentralization for a climate resilient future. The institutions of local self government could play a significant role in promoting better living standards for the whole local community with active participation.

While celebrating the World Environment Day (WED) this year on 5 June, we need to mobilize, motivate and energize the local governments to play a crucial role in repairing the country’s environment so that future generations will have a better and secure future in Nepal. From Kathmandu to Janakpur to Birgunj, our cities have been enlisted as the most polluted ones. People living in the metropolitan cities and other municipalities know this more than anyone else. The WED has become a global platform for the countries to reach out to the public with an aim of emphasizing importance of actions needed to improve natural environment.