From the Himalaya to the Guadalquivir: Connecting Climate Action Across Continents

At Engage Nepal with Science, we believe science education becomes most powerful when it connects people across borders, cultures, and lived experiences. One of our most impactful collaborations has been with IES Caura in Spain and Galaxy Public School in Nepal, coordinated through Ana Isabel Rodriguez and Surina Gurung.

The project, “Connecting Climate Change: From the Himalaya to the Guadalquivir,” brings students together to investigate climate change through direct comparison of two very different regions — the Himalayas in Nepal and the Guadalquivir Valley in Spain — turning science learning into a shared global dialogue.

Students collaborate across countries using video calls and digital communication to exchange climate data, compare local environmental changes, and reflect on how global systems connect their communities. Hands-on investigations includes weather stations, air and water quality experiments, and biodiversity and waste studies, helping students link scientific concepts to real-world climate challenges.

The project was showcased at the Seville Science Fair, where it received strong recognition, including selection as a Star Activity by the Seville Provincial Council and the First Prize at the CIC Cartuja Science Youth Award. Exhibits developed by students included climate simulators, citizen science experiments, biodiversity games, and interactive tools exploring the impact of climate change in both Nepal and Spain. The project also received the Award for the Experience with the Highest Student Participation at the Premios Aciertas-COSCE 2026.

Beyond science, the collaboration creates a powerful space for cultural exchange and global awareness — showing students that climate change is not a distant issue, but a shared reality that connects communities across continents.

We are deeply grateful to Ana Sevilla at IES Caura and Surina Gurung at Galaxy Public School for their leadership, vision, and commitment in making this collaboration possible.

This project stands as a strong example of how international partnerships can turn classrooms into global learning spaces — and how young people, when connected, can better understand and respond to the climate crisis together.