Digo Bikas Institute (DBI) is a research and advocacy organization committed to promote ecological sustainability and social equity at policy and community level. Based in Kathmandu, DBI believes that Nepal (and the rest of the world) can develop meaningfully by identifying and applying alternative ways of meeting human needs without harming the nature and fellow human beings.
Sustainable Development in Practice
DBI is a research and advocacy organization advancing ecological sustainability and climate justice in Nepal.
Alternative Development
Questioning extractive growth models
Climate & Justice
Advancing climate finance and local voices
Research to Action
Transforming evidence into impact
See how DBI turns research into real change
From the Karnali basin to COP negotiations, our researchers, fellows, and youth organizers document climate realities and push for community-centred solutions in Nepal and beyond.
Latest news & field updates
Stories from our active project sites, research fellowships, and advocacy campaigns across Nepal.
Action starts with collaboration
Sponsor a fellowship, join the youth climate corps, or partner on community-led solar installations.