Kathmandu – Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a one-minute video competition for school students, offering a first prize of Rs 50,000 for creative videos about climate change and solutions for a better future.
The competition, titled “Children for Climate,” is part of Kathmandu Climate Action Week 2026, an initiative intended to encourage local action against climate change and raise awareness of the responsibilities of individuals and communities.
Students studying in Grades 6 to 12 at public or private schools within Kathmandu Metropolitan City are eligible to participate. Students whose permanent address is within the metropolitan city can also enter even if they study elsewhere.
Participants must create a video lasting no more than one minute, focusing on climate change, its impacts and possible solutions. The competition aims to give young people an opportunity to express their ideas through creative storytelling.
The first-place winner will receive Rs 50,000, while the second- and third-place winners will receive Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Seven consolation prizes of Rs 10,000 each will also be awarded.
According to the municipality’s instructions, students should publish their videos on their own social media pages, tag the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office and send their published videos to the municipality.
Participants are also asked to use the hashtags #KathmanduClimateActionWeek, #KathmanduForClimate and #YoungClimateChampions when posting their entries. The official poster includes a QR code for further information and registration.
The competition poster lists November 26–29, 2026, for Kathmandu Climate Action Week activities, while the accompanying municipal announcement describes a broader programme running from Mangsir 7 to 13. Participants should consult the municipality’s registration information for the relevant schedule and submission deadline.
Through the competition, the city hopes to involve schoolchildren in climate discussions and encourage practical ideas that can help communities respond to environmental challenges.
