Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) has completed two decades of continuous work in the spheres of environmental protection and sustainable development. Formed in 1986 by a group of journalists with an objective of promoting the participation of mass media - both print and electronic - in raising public awareness in these vital areas of national life.

NEFEJ now undertakes various programs overreaching a multitude of activities to try to effect positive changes in the environmental field and other social areas. A pioneer on its field, NEFEJ has grown to be a unique media organization and one of the most active environmental NGOs of the country.

The 'Forum', as it is popularly known in the fields of environment and media, has become synonymous with an organization that is credible, serious, committed and democratic, and has thus earned many admirers. NEFEJ was awarded with ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION AWARD by His Majesty's Government of Nepal for its 'outstanding contribution for protection of environment and creating environmental awareness' in 1995.

Nefej is a membership organization. Nepal journalists, either working in print, radio or TV, are awarded full membership. Nepali experts or others who are involved in environmental conservation can become associate members of the Forum. In general, with a multi-media approach, it seeks to sensitize journalists, politicians, policy - and decision-makers, opinion leaders, as well as the general public, to environmental and development issues.