UNNATI actively engages in national and international platforms, promoting cultural preservation, indigenous art, and sustainability. Key highlights include participation in the India Art Fair, UNESCO World Heritage Conference, British Council workshops, and climate-focused panels like the One Earth Summit.
A moment of pride for the ground- breaking panel speaker, on behalf of the One Earth Summit organizing committee, Mr. Rahul Chaudhary, Managing Director at CG Corp Global, CG Hospitality, Chairman and Managing Partner at Project Quinton, on the topic Urban Development & Infrastructure to address the urgent environmental challenges we face and the crucial role in paving the way towards a transformative blueprint for achieving a net-zero and nature-positive transition in Asia, to foster an ecosystem of public-private-philanthropic partnerships dedicated to driving sustainability progress through putting promises into action.
Participation in the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund Workshop
1 Nov 2023
Participated in the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund Workshop. The workshop, led by experts like Kate Ward, Daniel Head, and Chloe Deanna Hesford, with other representatives Janakpur Women’s Development Center, UNESCO, WWF, Department of Archaeology Nepal, Heritage Conservation & Cultural Preservation Projects, Fair Trade Group Nepal & Integrated Community Development Organization, National Folk & Dute Song Academy Nepal, Food Culture and Heritage of Nepal, Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) Indigenous Activists, Mithila Wildlife Trust (MWT), and Nepal Heritage Society (NHS). Location: Dusit Princess Hotel in Lazimpat
Participation in UNESCO’s Sub-Regional World Heritage Conference
17 & 18 April 2023
UNNATI participated to represent civil society organizations from Nepal in the role of cultural heritage preservation. UNNATI presented the vision and mission behind establishing an experiential learning space, Unnati Cultural Village, in Nawalpur, to revive Tharu culture through the creation of a living ecosystem.
Organizer: UNESCO Delhi Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Panelist on Women, Culture, and Climate Change at Climate Change Interaction Event. Ms. Surabhi contributed as a panelist, exploring the intersections of women, culture, and climate change. Organizer: British Council Medium: Live in Kantipur Television and Facebook
Participation at “Art from Indigenous Community” Panel Discussion
11 May 2022
Ms. Surabhi shared insights as a speaker in a panel discussion focusing on “Art from Indigenous Community.” Organizer: Bikalpa Art Center Location: Vivanta Kathmandu
Ms. Surabhi represented UNNATI at the India Art Fair 2022, contributing to an exhibition of interdisciplinary works of art. Organizer: India Art Fair Location: Delhi, India
Speaker at the “Preservation of Indigenous/National Heritage & Legacy Enterprises in Nepal” Session. Ms. Surabhi shared insights on heritage preservation, emphasizing the importance of legacy enterprises in Nepal. Organizer: KLF – Bhava Samvad Medium: Virtual
