Subash Karki, a Mathematics teacher at Prabhat Secondary School, Lalitpur, was appointed as the focal teacher for GreenShift's Climate Smart School initiative in 2024. In this role, he has spearheaded environmental transformation in his school, motivating students to adopt sustainable practices. Below is his testimony, shared during the Annual Review and Experience Sharing program:

"Before the GreenShift project, our school lacked any system for plastic waste management or segregation. The issue of unmanaged waste was serious, but it was difficult to bring it to the attention of senior management because environmental concerns weren’t seen as a priority in our academically focused school. Students often brought junk food and carelessly discarded wrappers, which even led to clogged toilets when wrappers were improperly disposed of.

The GreenShift project brought a much-needed transformation. With its support, we established an Eco Club that became the driving force for change. Through the club, we raised awareness across the school about the harmful effects of plastic waste. We successfully introduced a ban on junk food and implemented a penalty system to discourage students from bringing it to school. Additionally, we promoted the use of cotton fibre bags as an eco-friendly alternative to reduce waste generation.

The project also provided a circular economy curriculum workbook filled with practical, interactive activities, which helped students understand waste audits and segregation in a fun and engaging way. The results have been remarkable. The difference between our school before and after GreenShift is like night and day. Today, our school is greener, cleaner, and more sustainable than ever before. Thank you, GreenShift, for empowering us to make this incredible transformation."