GCN organises sustainable prayer flag launch programme for World Environment Day

KATHMANDU: Global Compact Nepal (GCN), in collaboration with its member companies, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu and Lal Dhanus International Services, organised the Sustainable Prayer Flag Launch Programme to mark World Environment Day on Thursday.

The event highlighted the importance of sustainability and cultural preservation, with a focus on eco-friendly prayer flags made of 99% cotton.

The programme took place at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, located in Bouddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a culturally significant location in Kathmandu. It brought together members of GCN and key stakeholders to raise awareness of sustainable practices while preserving Nepal’s spiritual traditions.

The event commenced with opening remarks by Krishna Shah, Executive Director of GCN, who emphasised the value of integrating sustainability into cultural practices. Representatives from Hyatt Regency Kathmandu shared insights into their ongoing green initiatives, such as cultivating organic vegetables and tree planting, while Lal Dhanus International Services, led by Nim Diki Sherpa, introduced the eco-friendly prayer flags.

Special remarks were delivered by Sunita Dangol, Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu, who underscored the importance of individual actions combined with collective efforts to drive long-term sustainable change.

Sijal Pokharel, Natural Science Officer at UNESCO, echoed these sentiments by highlighting the significance of preserving heritage while fostering environmental stewardship.

The programme concluded with the plantation of several trees at Hyatt’s in-house herb garden and a trail walk from Hyatt Regency to Bouddhanath Stupa, along Hyatt’s dedicated pathway connecting the hotel to the iconic site.

Participants, including members of GCN, symbolically hung the new sustainable prayer flags at the Stupa. The effort was supported by Bouddha Bikas Samiti, further strengthening collaboration between cultural and sustainability-focused organisations.

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