Mobius Young Climate Leaders
for Himalayan Development

You Cannot Build the Future Without Those Who Will Inherit It

Youth-led environmental initiative future climate leaders across north-east India to drive grassroots action, education, and innovation for ecological resilience

Our Footprint

North-Eastern States

Schools Reached

Mobius Young Climate Fellows Trained

Estimated CO₂ Emissions Avoided

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Village Councils Involved

Students impacted through the Pani Pahar curriculum

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Trash Collected Through Mobius Green Friday Initiative

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Beekeepers Surveyed

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State Grant Mobilized for Honey Sector

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Overview

The Mobius Young Climate Leaders for Himalayan Development (MYCL) is a flagship initiative of the Mobius Foundation, implemented with the Climate Studies Knowledge Solutions Centre, Government of Nagaland, and YouthNet. The project promotes youth-led climate action and environmental education across North East India.

Launched in Nagaland in 2024, MYCL has expanded to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Sikkim through partnerships with regional organisations,,including Amyaa (Arunachal Pradesh), Aaranyak (Assam), Bakdil (Meghalaya), Mission Foundation Movement (Mizoram), Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee (Sikkim), and Organization for Rural Survival (Tripura).

A key component is the ‘Pani-Pahar Curriculum’, developed by the University of Cambridge with The Hearth Advisors, now implemented in 112 schools across the region. The curriculum strengthens environmental literacy and civic engagement, helping students understand how individual actions contribute to addressing climate change, conserving biodiversity, and protecting the environment.

MYCL also builds capacity of young professionals in environment and forest management, in partnership with relevant state departments and supports research on climate, conservation, and sustainable development to strengthen evidence-based policy and community action.

How We Do It

Environmental Education in Schools

Introduction of the Pani-Pahar Curriculum in schools across 112 schools in North East India, developed in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, UK, the Centre for Ecology Development and Research in India (CEDAR), The Hearth Education Advisors, and the South Asian Institute for Advanced Studies (SIAS), Nepal. This includes a strong mix of classroom learning, field exposure, and community engagement.
Hands-on environmental action through initiatives such as Mobius Green Friday, engaging students in practical waste management and sustainability practices.

Capacity Building for Youth Professionals

Training of 61 Environmental and Forestry graduates as Mobius Young Professionals (MYPs), providing hands-on experience in forestry and conservation projects, including JICA-supported initiatives.
Strengthen technical skills and exposure to biodiversity mapping, GIS, solid waste management, conservation planning, indigenous knowledge systems, scientific bee-keeping, forest-based livelihoods and participatory community engagement approaches.
Collaboration with Government Departments, Village Councils and District Administrations to ensure long-term sustainability and community participation.

Research and Development

Support research and development to contribute to India’s National Adaptation Plan for Climate Change with special reference to the North East on its unique indigenous and traditional knowledge for Climate Adaptation.
Develop a roadmap to accelerate the honey sector across the North Eastern states, with the dual objective of forest regeneration and strengthening local economies and livelihoods.
Research on socio-economic water use, community-driven solid waste management practices, forest conservation, rainwater harvesting, ecotourism, climate resilience, traditional agricultural & water harvesting practices, and documenting traditional ecological knowledge.

Interventions

Mobius Green Friday Initiative

Student-led weekly recycling drives that transform homes and schools into centers for responsible waste segregation.
Distribution of wet and dry waste bins in schools, helping embed everyday waste management practices among students.
Over 2,300 kg of recyclable waste collected, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and lasting behaviour change among youth.

Curriculum Delivery & School Engagement

Integration of the Pani-Pahar curriculum into school learning, supported by teacher training and student sensitisation on climate and conservation.
Strong backing from school management and local governance bodies, strengthening programme ownership and long-term sustainability.
Capacity building of 60+ Mobius Young Professionals (MYPs) and 8 Mobius Development Professionals (MDPs) to support curriculum delivery and on-ground environmental action.

Hands-on Forestry Experience

Young professionals contributed to GIS-based forest mapping, biodiversity documentation, and sustainable project management, strengthening evidence-based environmental planning.
Engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Honey Mission initiatives deepened their understanding of ecosystem services and community-based conservation.

Research & Development

Advanced research with communities and state institutions on climate change, urban ecosystems, wetlands, solid waste management, water use, and forest-based livelihoods, contributing inputs to state climate action plans.
Documentation of Indigenous knowledge systems, translating traditional practices into research and policy insights on soil conservation, traditional agriculture, water harvesting, ecotourism, beekeeping, and community-led environmental stewardship across Northeast India.

Capacity Building of Youth

Strengthened the capacity of Mobius Young Professionals (MYPs) through field exposure, nature-based learning, GIS and environmental training, workshops, and community engagement on biodiversity, climate awareness, waste management, and sustainable practices.
Built institutional partnerships with government departments, Japan International Cooperation Agency-supported projects, forest and agriculture agencies, and village cooperatives to advance forest conservation, watershed management, agroforestry, sustainable livelihoods, and community-led resource management.