January 15, 1986
A group of journalists assembled together in Kathmandu and formed an ad hoc committee, which was later to be Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ).

June 1, 1986
The national conference was held in Kathmandu and a constitution and programs formally adopted. An executive committee was also formed.

October 1987
A report on the coverage of environment in the domestic media between September 1986 and February 1987 was prepared and distributed for the first time.

January 23, 1988
The Asian Forum of Environmental Journalists (AFEJ) was formally constituted in Bangkok, Thailand. Aditya Man Shrestha, then Secretary General of NEFEJ was elected President of AFEJ.

November 1990
The forum obtained membership of IUCN and attended General Assembly meeting in Perth, Australia.

November 1993
The General Body meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum of Environmental Journalists (APFEJ) was held.

May 1994
Aankhijhyal, a television program was launched on Nepal Television.

1995
Environment Award of the National Planning Commission was conferred on NEFEJ with a cash prize of Rs. 40,000.

1996
Video Resource Center of the Television Trust for Environment (TVE) was established in NEFEJ.

April 1997
Street protest against the ‘export’ of rhinos to London Zoo.

May 22 1997
Radio Sagarmatha went on air with grant of a license on May 18.

1999
A website www.nefej.org.np was launched.

2000
A new magazine Hakahaki was published.
Community Radio Support Center (CRSC) was established.

2001
A trust fund was established to help the community radio movement. Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) was established. NEFEJ becomes the focal point for Nepal and the Rio + 10 Earth Summit.

2002
Nepal Network for Sustainable Development (NNSD) was established.
Multi-media support to Nepal Development Forum held in Kathmandu in February 2002.
NEFEJ joins Bagmati Cleaning Campaign. 17 September 2002: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bokram Shah visited NEFEJ office in Thapathali.

2003
The armed conflict showed visible impact on the environment in different parts of Nepal.
An exchange program between NEFEJ and FIVH, a Norwegian environmental NGO, starts.
July 2003: The AGB meeting rejected the proposal to bid for the public relations contract of the Melamchi drinking water project.

2004
NEFEJ buys a plot of land for permanent building in Bhanimandal, Lalitpur. Dr. Mohan Man Sainju and Dr. Chandra Gurung are awarded “Knight, First Class, the Order of the Lion of Finland” for their contribution to ESF project. NEFEJ is involved in advocating, lobbying, and monitoring the Millennium Development Goals. NEFEJ launches peace mission by producing several audio and video PSA.