Climate activism shaped by books

Sustainability practitioner Shilshila Acharya shares how non-fiction books shaped her understanding of sustainability, guiding her journey from grassroots action to national advocacy.

Sustainability practitioner and climate activist Shilshila Acharya stands at the forefront of Nepal’s environmental movement, bridging grassroots action and national policy transformation. Her campaign, ‘No Thanks, I carry my own bag’, led to the nationwide ban on plastic bags in Nepal.