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Pdf biodiversity conservation in nepal ministry of forests and. Nepal trust for nature conservations biodiversity conservation center. Nepals elevation ranges from about 197 feet above the sea level to the highest point on earth mount everest, at 29,028 feet. Aspects and prospects of farm animal biodiversity conservation in nepal. Contents 2 overview 4 key recommendations 6 ecosystem services and human wellbeing 8 ecosystem services and decisionmaking 10 ecosystem services and biodiversity 12 nepal s natural habitats and the ecosystem services they provide 14 important bird areas as centres of biodiversity and providers of ecosystem services 16 the status of nepal s important bird areas and the ecosystem services. This report climate change and agrobiodiversity in nepal. The hariyo ban program recognizes the key role that local communities play in biodiversity conservation.

Proceedings of a national workshop mainstreaming biodiversity and ecosystem services into community forestry in nepal jointly organized by department of forests dof, federation of community forestry users nepal fecofun and bird conservation nepal. In terms of biodiversity, nepal is one of the richest countries in the world due to the unique variety of species found there. The biodiversity in nepal is supported by forest, rangeland, wetland and. Biodiversity conservancy nepal biocon is a notforprofit research institution promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in nepal. Review of forest and biodiversity situation in nepal forest carbon. As nepal is endowed with rich biological diversity. Assessment of resident wellbeing and perceived biodiversity impacts in the padampur resettlement, royal chitwan national park, nepal final report submitted to hmg, ministry of forest and soil conservation, nepal hmg, ministry of local development, nepal. The terai region of nepal is characterized by enormous biological richness of regional and global importance. Usaids biodiversity conservation and forestry programs. Tableofcontents acknowledgements iii foreword officeincharge,unepworldconservation monitoringcentre iv foreword vicechairman,nationalplanningcommission v foreword. Biodiversity conservation in nepal and biodiversity are also considered as the concurrent matters of all three governments considering the properties and characteristics of the forest and biodiversity resources. Nepal has separated18% of the total area for natural parks, conservation areas, wildlife reserve and hunting areas. Joshi bioresources which are essential to maintain t he ecological process and life support system, and.

Introduction the following study was carried out in nepal between august 18, 2004 and february 1, 2005. The biodiversity finance initiative develops evidence based biodiversity finance plans and supports countries implement finance solutions to reach their national biodiversity targets. The map of potential vegetation of nepal a forestryagroecological biodiversity. For example, yarshaghumba cordyceps sinensis and the one. Nepals birds are better known and better monitored than in most countries in asia. Sarita gnawali, curator of kathmandu zoo, for providing vi. An ecosystembased adaptation in mountain ecosystem in nepal supported. The hindu kushhimalayas hkh is a dynamic landscape with a rich and remarkable biodiversity pei 1995. Nepal abhasha joshi engineersurvey officer survey department, nepal country presentation nepal. Power requirements in future energy scenarios of nepal mofsc, 2014.

The terai lowland tropical forests were historically the most diverse of the nepal ecosystems, but extensive deforestation has greatly reduced the forest area, the population of many species and the variety of ecosystems. The newly promulgated constitution of nepal 2015 has guaranteed every citizen the right to live in a clean and healthy environment. Springer, heidelberg description biodiversity hotspots are a method to identify those regions of the world where attention is needed to address biodiversity. An opportunity for mainstreaming communitybased adaptation to climate change see pdf file 4. Guidelines for biodiversity assessment and monitoring for.

National adaptation program of actions to climate change. Different types of forests, forest based goods and services as well as biodiversity are main components of these ecosystems. Nepal and the surrounding himalayan region are particularly vulnerable to climate. Nepal is a biodiversity hot spot with ecoregions broadly comprising the mountainous ecoregion, the savanna. Nakul chettri, eklabya sharma, bandana shakya, rajesh thapa, birendra bajracharya, kabir uddin, krishna p oli, and dhrupad choudhury icimod, kathmandu, nepal. Pdf nepal is a mountainous country in the central himalayas, which occupies about one third of 800 km of the entire length of the. Indoburma is one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots, due to the rate of resource exploitation and habitat loss. There is evidence that climate change is already affecting the biodiversity and weakening the livelihood assets of poor and marginalised communities. To address the emerging threat of ias, nepal s national biodiversity. This document has been revised from the earlier nepal biodiversity. We are thankful to senior wildlife technician of the trust, bishnu lama and harka man lama, and also, mrs. Founded in 1983, icimod is based in kathmandu, nepal, and.

Nepals rich biodiversity under threat the himalayan times. Hence, nepal is a safe heaven on earth for many plant and crop species even in the events of disasters of global warming in this planet. It is also a testimony of nepals continued commitment towards fulfilling her international obligations. The impact of climate change on biodiversity in nepal mdpi. Introduction the following study was carried out in nepal between august 18, 2004 and. Description the agro biodiversity policy of nepal has the vision to conserve and sustainable use of agricultural genetic resources materials and associated traditional knowledge with the participation of concerned stakeholders for present and future generations. This provides a demographic window of opportunity for growth and development. Tens of millions of people rely on the regions ecosystem services.

The remoteness of mountain communities often means that they have limited communication and transportation, and. The usaid biodiversity policy builds upon the agencys long history of conserving a global biological heritage. Contribution of indigenous plants collected from uncultivated. This national biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap is a key milestone in the conservation history of nepal, following the biodiversity profiles of nepal 1996 and nepal biodiversity strategy 2002. It is a local symbol of divinity, devoted to the goddess kali. Since the early 1980s, a growing cadre of ornithologists and conservationists have surveyed and recorded the nations birds. This period coincided with a marked increase of maoist activity in the capital, kathmandu. Apart from the mountains, deep gorges, river valleys and the flat lands it provides a unique. Through usaids first biodiversity policy, usaid and its partners will support and mobilize resources to chart a development pathway that nourishes, rather than depletes, natural capital.

Biodiversity conservation in nepal himalaya from conservation and development perspectives. From the hot arid deserts of the sahara, through the lush green rainforests of the amazon, to the ocean depths and bright corals, our natural world is a. Report 10 operating the business incubator in line with good practice, including ensuring a strong selection process that identifies and cultivates innovative, growth. The book includes a set of communitybased management practices of agricultural biodiversity such as participatory four cell analysis that allows analysis of the amount and distribution of local crop diversity and farmers rationale of such distribution. Formerly called royal chitwan national park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a world heritage site in 1984. Climate summary nepals climate is influenced by its varied topography, with high elevation himalayan mountains in the north, lowlying gangetic plains in the south and the east west progression of the summer monsoon. Most of the ecosystem, besides desert and ocean, are found in nepal.

Nepal alone claims eight out of the top ten tallest mountains in the world, including mount everest 8,848 m. Exploring linkages of production diversity with household nutrition and management of crop biodiversity in nepal mountains devendra gauchanbhuwon sthapit, sajal sthapit, bal k. Iucn nepal is grateful to green governance nepal ggn for conducting the. There is evidence that climate change is already affecting the biodiversity and weakening the livelihood assets.

Nepal has established numerous national parks and reserves in order to protect its diverse fauna. Includes entire northeastern india, except assam and andaman group of. The effects of the nepal community forestry program on biodiversity. Sushil koirala government of nepal is committed to the conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity for the prosperity of its people and the nation.

Areabased management gained political traction based, in part, on the belief that it can deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits. Exploring linkages of production diversity with household. It is recorded that nepal has a total of 118 types of ecosystem, 75 types of vegetation and 35 types of forests. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. Along with forest policy, it is fundamental to redesign the new forest act, national parks and wildlife. The country is considered a biodiversity hotspot, with nearly a quarter of the land area located in protected areas.

Nepal has a high rate of deforestation and forest degradation. Description the agro biodiversity policy of nepal has the vision to conserve and sustainable use of agricultural genetic resources materials and associated traditional knowledge with the. Status, trends and vulnerability to climate change. Nepals biodiversity but also in improving and securing livelihoods over the past decades. Biodiversity conservation in nepal convention biological diversity. Biodiversity conservation in the terai community forests of. Nepal i, status of agarwood in nepal ores manager, rentand setontmcauthoriueso, nepal mr. National biodiversity strategy and action plan 20142020 diagnostic for environment statistics. Nepal biodiversity icem international centre for environmental. Onfarm management of agricultural biodiversity in nepal see pdf file 5. Protecting biodiversity in dakshinkali, a sacred grove in.

This inventory of important bird areas in asia is the product of more than 8 years of work, covering every asian country and resulting in the identification of 2,293 magnificent areas across the region. Contents 2 overview 4 key recommendations 6 ecosystem services and human wellbeing 8 ecosystem services and decisionmaking 10 ecosystem services and biodiversity 12 nepal s natural habitats and the ecosystem services they provide 14 important bird areas as centres of biodiversity and providers of ecosystem services 16 the status of nepal. Steering committee, is currently in the process of developing british columbias biodiversity. Nepal biodiversity strategy, 2002 national agriculture policy, 2004 agro biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation, as it exists today, largely consists of the management of defined territories, also known as in situ or on site conservation. This report provides the findings of biodiversity resource inventory of bhadaure tamagi vdc of kaski district of western nepal. A consultative report of knowledgebased forest institutions. Mountains form a dominant feature of nepals physical landscape. The information content is based on credible sources as well as current level of understanding advanced through. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. Opportunities to include agrobiodiversity maintenance to support nepals national adaptation programme of action napa is an attempt to ensure a role for agrobiodiversity in nepals napa. Nepals rich biodiversity is a reflection of its unique geography and varying.

Pdf the loss of biological diversity is a global crisis. Of these, 976 or 43% are lacking any formal protection status. Climate summary nepal s climate is influenced by its varied topography, with high elevation himalayan mountains in the north, lowlying gangetic. Hence the biodiversity component aims to strengthen governance in natural resource management, improve livelihoods of forest dependent communities and improve local stewardship in conserving natural resources. Important bird areas in asia birdlife international. Apart from the mountains, deep gorges, river valleys and the flat lands it provides a unique assemblage of very different habitats and a great biodiversity within a small geographical area. Nepal as a contracting party to the convention on biological diversity cbd is committed for making a significant reduction in the rate of loss of biodiversity.

Agro biodiversity, status, and future strategy in nepal see pdf file 2. Project summary this project assesses biodiversity of crops, pests, pollinators, decomposers, and alien invasive species linked to agricultural resilience and sustainable pest control across an altitude transect in the chitwanannapurna landscape chal of central nepal. Nepal biodiversity resource book be the change you wish to see. Governance outcomes on biodiversity and local livelihoods. Agrobiodiversity notes pdf file collections help for ag. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. Joshi and devra jarvis bioversity international, nepal. Introduction the conservation planning tools committee cptc, also known as the biodiversity b. Strategy for conserving biodiversity in nepal kunjani joshi and ananda r. Onfarm management of agricultural biodiversity in nepal. Biodiversity concept, status of biodiversity and medicinal plants, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience, peoples dependence. The approach of the biofin process takes shape through three assessments culminating in a biodiversity finance plan, succeeded by an implementation stage. On the eve of the iym one more botanical garden has been established in nepal, and this garden is taken as a step ahead in conserving the high altitude plants above 1900m.

We explore how climate change will likely affect biodiversity in nepal, the. Indeed, nepal is leading the way on numerous conservation fronts, both in the region and worldwide. The impact of climate change on biodiversity in nepal. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. With 20 protected zones covering over 34,000 square km or 23 percent of nepals total landmass it now ranks second in asia for the percentage of protected surface area relative to land size. Ecological concepts, principles and applications to.

International winter school biodiversity, ethnoecology. The cbd was ratified by nepalese parliament on november 23, 1993, and enforced in nepal since february 21, 1994. As nepal is endowed with rich biological diversity, it has tremendous potential in reshaping peoples livelihood and economic base of the country. Since birds are excellent indicators of overall biodiversity. Although nepal is rich in biodiversity, naturally occurring agarwood trees have notbeen reported yet but some private cultivation practices have been initiating. Sep 19, 2017 dakshinkali is a sacred grove located at 1550 m of altitude about 22 km south of nepals capital, kathmandu.

Pdf an overview of the biodiversity in nepal researchgate. Climate change and its implications for mountain 2 biodiversity, are recently receiving priority for biodiversity conservation in global agendas. Nepal and the surrounding himalayan region are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their abrupt ecological and climatic transitions. While eastern nepal received less rainfall in the same year, western nepal suffered from a large flood which reduced crop production by 30% in the area regmi 2007. At the project level, the design of forestry and biodiversity activities is based, in part, on these analyses. Biodiversity as a strong tool for coping with disasters nepal has almost all types of world climate and a wide range of biodiversity. Onfarm management of agricultural biodiversity in nepal good practice 9 community controls information, materials and decision making process of access to and benefit sharing of locally.

There are various types of flora and fauna found in nepal. Only about 5% of natural habitats remain in relatively pristine condition, with another 10 to 25% of the land in damaged, but ecologically functional, condition. Nepal signed the convention on biological diversity during the earth summit in 1992. Based on this, the state of nepals birds 2010 by bird conservation nepal bcn has painted an alarming picture of many. Along with forest policy, it is fundamental to redesign the new forest act. This document was prepared by biodiversity bc, a partnership of government and nongovernment organizations with a mandate to produce a biodiversity strategy for british columbia. The profile also provides an overview of the socioeconomic and political issues that will impinge on and influence biodiversity conservation, with a focus on the major threats to biodiversity and underlying causes. This diversity has helped in wholesome biodiversity. Launching of biodiversity registration programme at village development. National adaptation program of actions to climate change and agro biodiversity management in nepal hari dahal ministry of agriculture and cooperatives kathmandu, nepal. The impact of the maoist government conflict on conservation and biodiversity in nepal 1 1.