Nepal, Jan. 25 -- Today, with global warming and mass consumption, one often feels helpless. The country is importing more than it can afford, domestic production is stalled, meaningful jobs are hard to come by, pollution is rampant, and waste is everywhere, with microplastics invading even our organs. Over 2,000 Nepalis are leaving the country every day to seek work abroad.

Unfortunately, due to outdated biases, creative and culture-related jobs are still not seen as legitimate work, though the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) generate $2.25 trillion annually, which is 3.3 percent of the global GDP. The CCIs also provide employment to 6.2 percent of people around the world who are often marginalised and struggle to find more main...