My journey with the Global Concern Centre for Climate Change (G4C) was the most meaningful part of my trip from Hong Kong to Nepal. As a solo female traveller and an environmental activist, I was looking for more than just sightseeing; I wanted to connect with a cause. When I visited their office and later joined a tree-planting initiative, I found exactly my connection with the land here.

I was deeply moved by the story of the founder, PK Sherpa. Learning about his 40 years of experience and his symbolic final ascent of Everest with his son—not for a record, but to raise climate awareness—gave me chills. It’s one thing to read about the impacts of climate change, but it’s another to meet someone who has witnessed it firsthand from the roof of the world and decided to dedicate his life to fixing it.
I love how G4C’s mission is built on the simple yet powerful principle of the 3 “T”s. While I was there, I participated in “Tree for Oxygen” by planting an avocado tree myself. It felt incredible to put my hands in the soil and contribute to restoring the forests that provide clean air for future generations. I also learned about their “Trekking for Health” and “Trash for Clean Up” initiatives, which perfectly blend adventure with responsibility.
What truly resonated with me as a global citizen is their “One is to Two” mission. The idea that I planted one tree here in Nepal with PK Sherpa, and will plant another back home in Hong Kong, creates a beautiful, living bridge of climate action. It makes me feel connected to this place even when I’m miles away.
At last, PK Sherpa and the entire G4C team have a profound respect for the Five Elements, and you can feel that reverence in everything they do. They aren’t just talking about change; they are trekking for it, planting for it, and cleaning for it.
I am so grateful to have found this organisation and community. If you are a traveller who wants to give back and take tangible action for our planet, I cannot recommend joining G4C enough. I left Nepal with dirt under my nails and a heart full of hope.