Basu Gautam
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| Born | 7 April 1978 Siddharthanagar, Nepal |
| 🏫 Education | Strayer University (B.S.) |
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| Known for | Lumbini World Peace Forum, 1 Million Trees Plantation and Conservation Initiative |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Neelam Aryal |
| 👶 Children | 1 |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | {{Plainlist
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| 🏅 Awards | Youth Inspiration Award 2018 (Global Youth Parliament); Peace Ambassador (Sarno Municipality, Italy); Youth Icon (Global Law Thinkers Society, Bangladesh) |
| 🌐 Website | lumbinipeace |
Basu Gautam (born 7 April 1978) is a Nepalese author, educator, environmentalist, and peace activist.[1][2][3][4][5] He is the Founder and President of the Lumbini World Peace Forum.[6][7][8][9] and the leader of Nepal’s One Million Trees Plantation Drive, a nationwide initiative promoting climate resilience and community engagement.[10][11] Gautam has over two decades of experience working with various international organizations in peacebuilding, education, and environmental conservation.[12][13][14]
Career
Gautam has played a significant role in promoting environmental conservation and peace initiatives in Nepal. He is known for founding the Lumbini World Peace Forum, which works to foster global peace and cross-cultural dialogue.[15][16][17] Additionally, he leads the One Million Trees Plantation Drive, an initiative that focuses on sustainability and afforestation efforts to combat climate change.[18][19][20]
As an educator and public speaker, he has delivered lectures and training on innovation in education, climate action, and leadership development. His advocacy spans international collaborations in social justice, sustainability, and peacebuilding.[21][22][23]
Awards and recognition
Basu Gautam has been recognized for his contributions to peace and environmental activism. Some of his notable awards include:[24]
- Youth Inspiration Award 2018 (Global Youth Parliament)[25]
- Peace Ambassador (Sarno Municipality, Italy)[26][27][28][29]
- Youth Icon (Global Law Thinkers Society, Bangladesh)[30]
Early and personal life
Basu Gautam was born on 7 April 1978, in Siddharthanagar, Nepal. He is the son of Dr. Balaram Gautam, former mayor of Siddharthanagar Municipality,[31] and Sita Gautam. Basu Gautam is married to Neelam Aryal, and they have a daughter, Abani Gautam.
References
- ↑ https://www.annapurnapost.com/story/461805
- ↑ "Harmonies of Nepal: Sur Sudha and power of Nepali classical music".
- ↑ "Unlocking Nepal's tourism potential thru cultural diplomacy".
- ↑ "राष्ट्र प्रेममा निर्देशित सकारात्मक सोचले समाजलाई परिवर्तन गर्न सकिन्छ". 26 March 2016.
- ↑ "जसले धर्तीलाई माया गरे". Annapurna Post.
- ↑ "Lumbini World Peace Forum collaborates with ICAN to promote nuclear disarmament". 8 August 2024.
- ↑ "Basu Gautam | Republica".
- ↑ "प्रमोद कांबळे यांना नेपाळचा लुंबिनी वर्ल्ड पीस सन्मान जाहीर 2022". गोदातीर न्यूज. 10 May 2022.
- ↑ "जसले धर्तीलाई माया गरे". Annapurna Post.
- ↑ "सिन्धुली पुग्यो बृक्षारोपण महाअभियान". 31 July 2022.
- ↑ "Launching of "Guardians of the Earth: Nepal-Bangladesh Climate Initiative"". 6 September 2022.
- ↑ "Lumbini World Peace Forum celebrates World Biodiversity Day". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ↑ "Sustainable development is the path to a better future for developing countries". OnlineKhabar. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ↑ "Opinion | Tourism for the soul". Kathmandu Post. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ↑ "55 फنانًا وفنانة من 15 دولة يشاركون في معرض حوار الحضارات أونلاين". 22 September 2021.
- ↑ "LWPF marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive".
- ↑ "Embassy of India Kathmandu, Nepal".
- ↑ "Lumbini World Peace Forum grows sustainability roots with '1 Million Trees Plantation and Conservation Campaign'". 8 August 2024.
- ↑ "Basu Gautam - OnlineKhabar English News".
- ↑ "जलवायु अशान्ति".
- ↑ "Lumbini World Peace Forum grows sustainability roots with '1 Million Trees Plantation and Conservation Campaign'". 8 August 2024.
- ↑ "Basu Gautam - OnlineKhabar English News".
- ↑ "नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता कैलाश सत्यार्थी काठमाडौंमा".
- ↑ Raghuvanshi, Lenin (2025-03-16). "Bridging Borders: My Meeting with Nepal's Peace Icon Basu Gautam and Varanasi's Cultural…". Medium. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ↑ "Global Youth Peace Conference -2018 kicks off". 8 August 2024.
- ↑ "लुम्बिनी वर्ल्ड पिस फोरमका संस्थापकलाई इटालीको सार्नो नगरपालिकाद्वारा 'पिस एम्ब्यासडर' को रूपमा सम्मान".
- ↑ "लुम्बिनी वर्ल्ड पिस फोरमका संस्थापक बासु गौतम इटालीमा सम्मानित". 28 December 2024.
- ↑ "लुम्बिनी वर्ल्ड पिस फोरमका संस्थापक गौतमलाई 'पिस एम्ब्यासडर' सम्मान".
- ↑ "Sarno: Inaugurata mostra "Images of Peace" – Dentro Salerno". 27 December 2024.
- ↑ "Launching of "Guardians of the Earth: Nepal-Bangladesh Climate Initiative"". 6 September 2022.
- ↑ "'पञ्चायतमा मण्डलेसँग चुनाव लड्नु चानचुने थिएन'". 9 July 2019.
