Sambad Foundation Koshi Province Conlude 5th Sambad Utsav
“Celebrating 11 Years of Sambad Media”
5th Sambad Utsav, Biratnagar
Sambad Foundation, Koshi Province successfully organized the 5th Sambad Utsav to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Sambad Media. The programme brought together Sambad Foundation members, environmental stakeholders, youth representatives, civil society organizations, and local participants for meaningful dialogue on contemporary environmental and social issues.
The programme was chaired by Kumar Bhaskar, Founder and Central President of Sambad Foundation. The event focused on environmental responsibility, climate change, ecology, environmental law, legal aid, social justice, and sustainable development, creating a platform for discussion, learning, and community engagement.
The event was guided by the broader message:
“Stories • People • Dialogue • A Sustainable Tomorrow”
2. Event Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 5th Sambad Utsav |
| Theme/Occasion | Celebrating 11 Years of Sambad Media |
| Organizer | Sambad Foundation, Koshi Province |
| Media Partner | Sambad Media |
| Event Management | Sambad Nexus Pvt. Ltd. |
| Host | Dikshya Karki |
| Keynote Speaker | Kumar Prithu |
| Event Chaired by | Kumar Bhaskar |
| Focus Areas | Environment, Climate, Ecology, Environmental Law, Legal Aid, Social Justice & Sustainable Development |
3. Objectives
The major objectives of the 5th Sambad Utsav were to:
- Create a platform for meaningful dialogue on environmental and climate-related issues.
- Promote awareness of environmental responsibility and ecological sustainability.
- Discuss the relationship between environmental challenges, law, social justice, and community welfare.
- Increase understanding of Environmental Law and Legal Aid.
- Encourage youth and community participation in environmental discussions.
- Provide opportunities for participants to share ideas, experiences, and creative perspectives.
- Strengthen collaboration among civil society organizations, youth groups, environmental stakeholders, and community members.
- Mark the 11th anniversary of Sambad Media through substantive public dialogue and engagement.
4. Keynote Address
The programme featured a keynote address by Kumar Prithu, who provided the opening perspective for the event and its central areas of discussion.
The keynote contributed to establishing the context for discussions around environmental responsibility, climate and ecological concerns, legal awareness, social justice, and sustainable development.
The address also helped connect the broader role of dialogue and public engagement with the need to understand contemporary environmental challenges and their implications for communities and future generations.
5. Panel Discussion
A major component of the programme was a panel discussion featuring experts and practitioners from different areas of environmental communication, advocacy, governance, and environmental studies.
The panel consisted of:
- Akhilesh Kr. Gupta, Spokeperson, Ministry of Tourism, Forest & Environment, Koshi Province
- RamChandra Adhikari, Ecologist and Environmental Journalist
- Puja Bishwas, Environmental Activist
- Pramod Siwal, Metrologist
The session was moderated by Rekha Kapair, Lecturer & Banker
The diverse backgrounds of the panelists enabled the discussion to address environmental and climate issues from multiple perspectives. Topics included environmental responsibility, climate and ecological challenges, environmental communication, community awareness, and the importance of informed action and sustainable approaches.
The discussion emphasized the value of bringing different stakeholders into the same platform to examine environmental challenges and explore practical ways of strengthening awareness and responsibility.
6. Environmental Law and Legal Aid Session
The programme also included a dedicated presentation on Environmental Law and Legal Aid.
The session highlighted the importance of legal awareness in addressing environmental concerns and understanding the rights, responsibilities, and mechanisms available to communities.
Participants were introduced to the relevance of environmental law and legal assistance in addressing environmental issues. The session also reinforced the connection between environmental protection, access to justice, and community empowerment.
By including legal dimensions alongside environmental discussions, the programme encouraged participants to view environmental protection not only as an ecological concern but also as an issue connected to rights, responsibilities, governance, and justice.
7. Climate & Ecology Workshop
Another important component was the Climate & Ecology Workshop, which provided participants with an opportunity to engage more directly with issues surrounding climate change and ecological systems.
The workshop focused on developing understanding of climate-related challenges and their broader environmental implications. It encouraged participants to think about the relationship between human activities, ecological systems, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
The interactive nature of the workshop complemented the formal discussions and provided participants with an opportunity for learning and reflection.
8. Creative Presentations
The event also featured creative presentations on climate and the environment.
These presentations provided an alternative and engaging way of communicating environmental concerns. Through creative expression, participants were able to explore environmental themes and communicate perspectives on climate and ecological challenges.
The inclusion of creative presentations demonstrated the potential of combining communication, creativity, and environmental awareness to engage wider audiences, particularly young people.
9. Participation and Institutional Representation
The programme brought together members of several Sambad Foundation chapters and representatives from various organizations.
Members from:
- Sambad Foundation Morang
- Sambad Foundation Sunsari
- Sambad Foundation Jhapa
participated in the programme.
Representatives and participants from various organizations also attended, including:
- Hami Enginee
- EWBN BU
- Goals Foundation
- Samriddha Yuva Samaj
- Agrahami Anbesak Yuva Samaj
- NYCA Biratnagar
The participation of individuals and organizations from different backgrounds created opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration around environmental and social issues.
10. Role of the Host
The programme was hosted by Dikshya Karki, who facilitated the flow of the event and supported the smooth transition between its different sessions and activities.
The hosting contributed to maintaining continuity throughout the programme and helped connect the keynote, panel discussion, workshop, presentations, and other components into a coherent event.
11. Key Outcomes
The 5th Sambad Utsav contributed to several areas of awareness and engagement:
- Created a platform for dialogue on climate, environment, and ecology.
- Increased attention to the importance of environmental responsibility.
- Connected environmental concerns with law, legal aid, and social justice.
- Provided participants with opportunities to learn through a dedicated climate and ecology workshop.
- Encouraged creative approaches to communicating environmental issues.
- Brought together Sambad Foundation members from multiple Koshi Province chapters.
- Facilitated interaction among youth organizations, civil society groups, and other stakeholders.
- Strengthened opportunities for knowledge sharing and future collaboration.
- Celebrated Sambad Media’s 11-year journey through a programme centered on public dialogue and contemporary issues.
12. Significance of the Event
The 5th Sambad Utsav demonstrated the importance of creating spaces where environmental, legal, social, and developmental issues can be discussed together.
Climate and environmental challenges have implications beyond the natural environment, affecting communities, livelihoods, infrastructure, governance, and social well-being. The programme therefore provided a multidisciplinary platform where participants could examine these interconnected dimensions.
The involvement of youth groups, civil society organizations, environmental stakeholders, and Sambad Foundation members further strengthened the participatory nature of the event.
The combination of dialogue, expert perspectives, legal awareness, workshops, and creative expression made the programme a broader platform for environmental learning and engagement.
13. Conclusion
The 5th Sambad Utsav, organized by Sambad Foundation, Koshi Province, successfully marked the 11th Anniversary of Sambad Media through a programme centered on environmental responsibility, climate change, ecology, legal awareness, social justice, and sustainable development.
The programme was chaired by Kumar Bhaskar, Founder and Central President of Sambad Foundation, and featured a keynote address by Kumar Prithu, a panel discussion with Akhilesh Kr. Gupta, RamChandra Adhikari, Puja Bishwas, and Pramod Siwal, moderated by Rekha Kapair, along with sessions on Environmental Law and Legal Aid, Climate & Ecology, and creative environmental presentations.
In his concluding remarks, Kumar Bhaskar stressed the need for greater awareness of global warming and climate change and called for the expansion of similar dialogue and awareness programmes across Nepal through Sambad Foundation.
The event concluded with a renewed emphasis on environmental awareness, community dialogue, youth engagement, and collective action toward a safer and more sustainable future.
