About SHEAC
A youth-led environmental and biodiversity conservation organization based at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara.
Our Story
Self Help Environment Awareness Camp (SHEAC) was established in 1990 at the Institute of Forestry (IOF), Pokhara, as one of the early student-led green organizations of IOF. Guided by the theme “Think Globally, Act Locally” and the message “Save the Environment,” SHEAC has promoted environmental awareness and conservation through student volunteering and community engagement. The organization was founded with a focus on creating awareness in the fields of forestry and the environment, particularly among rural and local communities, while engaging IOF students in voluntary conservation initiatives. Over the years, SHEAC has participated in and supported various conservation and environmental projects through collaboration with different organizations, mobilizing the knowledge, skills, and manpower of IOF students. SHEAC works to connect students, communities, and conservation initiatives by involving students in field activities, awareness programs, research, and other environmental initiatives. It also engages with local people and communities in villages around Pokhara, promoting practical approaches to environmental and biodiversity conservation. After years of functioning as a non-registered student-led organization and collaborating on different projects, SHEAC was officially registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with the District Administration Office, Kaski, in 2026. Today, SHEAC continues its commitment to environmental and biodiversity conservation while creating opportunities for young people to learn, participate, research, and contribute to conservation.
Our Mission
To build an environmentally aware society where youth and communities actively protect nature and biodiversity.
Our Vision
To empower students and communities through environmental education, research, skill development, and practical conservation action.
Our Theme
"Think Globally, Act Locally." Global environmental challenges call for grounded, local, hands-on action — which is exactly what SHEAC does in and around Pokhara.
Thematic Areas
Biodiversity Conservation
Promoting the protection, understanding, and sustainable management of Nepal’s rich biological diversity.
Wildlife Conservation
Supporting wildlife conservation, research, awareness, and coexistence between people and wildlife.
Bird Conservation
Encouraging bird research, awareness and conservation of Nepal’s diverse avian species.
Plant & Butterfly Studies
Promoting knowledge and conservation of plant diversity, butterflies, and their ecological relationships.
Environmental Awareness
Engaging youth and communities through environmental education, awareness campaigns, and local action.
Research & Education
Supporting students through scientific writing, research proposal development, skill-building programs, and field-based research support from the SHEAC team.
Affiliations & Collaborations
SHEAC is affiliated with academic institutions and works in collaboration with government bodies, conservation organizations, research institutions, and local partners to support environmental and biodiversity conservation.
Registration & Affiliations
District Administration Office, Kaski
Registered NGO, District Administration Office, Kaski, Nepal
Registration No. 5073Social Welfare Council, Nepal
Affiliated with the Social Welfare Council, Nepal
Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus
SHEAC is affiliated with the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, with a long-standing connection to students and environmental initiatives at the campus.