Active conservation projects in Nepal
New or updated projects
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Asian Rhino and Elephant Action Strategy (AREAS)
WWF’s Asian Rhino and Elephant Action Strategy (AREAS) was set up to focus on the conservation of these iconic flagship species. The programme was dev...
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Monitoring the glaciers of the Himalayas
Known as the water towers of Asia, the Eastern Himalayas have the largest concentrations of glaciers outside the polar region. These feed seven of Asi...
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Less Water More Rice
This project will progress the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India. It builds on the 3-year work of the Dialogue in Water, Food and Environm...
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WWF Tiger Action Plan
Drawing upon 4 decades of tiger conservation work with partners around the globe, WWF has developed a new and far-reaching strategy for tiger conserva...
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Conservation of the Terai Arc, Nepal
Located in the shadow of the Himalayas, the Terai Arc covers 5 million hectares from Nepal's Bagmati River in the east to India's Yamuna River in the ...
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Strengthening Conservation in Terai Arc Landscape (TAL)
The project aims to stabilise and increase populations of tigers, rhinos and elephants in the Terai Arc Landscape (TAL). Specific areas to be targeted...
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Curbing the wildlife trade Nepal
Each year, hundreds of millions of plants and animals are caught or harvested from the wild and then sold as food, pets, ornamental plants, tourist cu...
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Freshwater Programme
Although Nepal is considered to be the 2nd richest country in the world in terms of water resources, a 2001 State of Environment report raised concern...
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Implementing climate change adaptation in Nepal
Some of the poorest communities are vulnerable to climate change impacts as they are largely dependent on natural resources for food, water and liveli...
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Shey Phoksundo National Park, Nepal
Shey Phoksundo National Park, covering an area of 3,555km2, is the largest and the only trans-Himalayan national park in Nepal. The park contains Phok...