Nepal

Nepal’s success in conservation - marked by forest restoration and the recovery of flagship species such as tigers, rhinoceroses, and herbivores - has come with unintended challenges for local communities. As wildlife populations rebound, so too has the frequency of human-wildlife conflict, especial...Read more

In the 2021/22 financial year, 12,672 incidents of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across Nepal, mainly damaging crops and livestock. Despite various preventative measures, including compensation payments from the government, electric fencing and predator-proof stables, the problem persists. I...Read more

To promote sustainable forest management, the "Biodiversity Friendly Community Forestry Operational Plan Preparation Guidelines" were validated by stakeholders in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal. This initiative aims to close the significant funding gap in the implementation of the Nepal Biodiversity S...Read more

‘Biodiversity Finance Solutions Exhibition - 5th BIOFIN Global Conference’ This poster is part of an series of all BIOFIN countries and showcases the innovative (existing or potential) finance solutions and work of the countries and partners. As part of the 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Fina...Read more

By Sneha Verma, BIOFIN intern University students in Nepal are now being equipped with a deeper knowledge of how conservation finance can help protect and restore nature thanks to a partnership between UNDP-BIOFIN and Tribhuvan University. During the process of implementation of BIOFIN in Nepal, var...Read more