The Roots & Shoots project, inspired by Dr. Goodall’s global youth movement, was introduced in Nepal in 2008 and became a core program of JGIN in 2013. This youth-led initiative empowers young people to take action on biodiversity conservation, climate change, waste management, and animal welfare. Currently partnering with seven schools, five in the Kathmandu Valley and two in the Madhesh Province; Roots & Shoots strengthen the respect and compassion for animals and environment. Activities include sparrow nest-building workshop, waste segregation workshops, seed bombing, kitchen gardening, vermicomposting, animal sanctuary excursions, expertise session, documentary screening, fundraising for Roots and Shoots library and global awareness campaigns such as No Waste November, World Peace Day and Jane at 90. The program recently inaugurated its first Roots & Shoots library in a government school in Mahottari.