Slide2: To influence, encourage and assist societies throughout Nepal to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature, and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitably and ecologically sustainable


Slide3: A just Nepal that values and conserves nature


Slide4: To seek an economically prosperous, socially just, environmentally conscious and ecologically sustainable Nepal


Slide5: To ensure that biodiversity is conserved, environment protected, and the use of natural resource made increasingly sustainable and equitable


Slide6: Program Finance Committee (PFC)/ Technical Committee


IUCN Nepal: IUCN Nepal Members:By category 78 State, 112 Government Agencies, 670 National NGOs, 65 International NGOs 35 Affiliates [non-voting]).


Slide8: Water quality assessment of Bhotekoshi River Sporadic water quality management UNDP/GEF PDF-B Wetland project


Slide9: SETI Project Conservation and Sustainable use of Medicinal Plants and other NTFPs in Seti Area To address issues like Community forest management Exploitation and Premature collection of Medicinal Plants Conserve and protect forest areas (valuable medicinal plants and NTFP) To establish knowledge base on native NTFP for their sustainable use by local people, so that NTFP can be complementary livelihood strategy for poor people in western Nepal. Community Conservation of Rhododendron Forest To mobilize people at the grassroots level to protect natural forest home to its different species To organize income generating activities and silviculture training to forest user groups To promote sustainable livelihood of mountain people of Tinjure Milke and Jaljale area through the conservation of unique Rhododendron ecosystem along the ridge of Sankhuwasaba , Therathum and Taplejung districts. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve To establish Information Centre To assist in the finalization of the management plan To assist department of National parks for awareness raising to conserve the aquatic ecosystem in Koshitappu to Ramsar Site1 Ilam Siwaliks To train and prepare local institutions as custodians and managers of natural resources To assist local authorities, community and concerning government line agencies in the restoration of degrading Siwalik ecosystem within Ilam district of East Nepal. Development of Biodiversity Unit Different aspect of environment law Cooperation in state of Environment Report Lumbini Area Biodiversity conservation To restore and enhance the biodiversity of Harhawa and Gairdhawa wetland site in the birthplace of Buddha (world Heritage site


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How Does IUCN Work in Nepal: How Does IUCN Work in Nepal Bound by Country Level Agreement Recognises IUCN as a Country Office for work in the area of nature conservation Separate Agreements National Planning Commission IUCN Country Programme as a part of the National Conservation Strategy and supporting the Ninth Plan MOF Establishment of Country Office / Privileges / Roles. MoFSC Strengthening NBU and other natural resources conservation activities – Wetlands, Alien Invasive Species, Biodiversity Hotspots Environmental Database


Slide12: MoPE Environmental Conservation Plans and Programmes Environmental Legislation/International Environmental Conventions Strategic plan of MoPE Environmental database MLD Rural Infrastructure Works Through Local Partners Local Government Local NGOs


IUCN’s long-term vision: IUCN’s long-term vision To influence decision making process for the integration of environmental and conservation concerns with special reference to PEG into all levels of policy formulation, adoption and implementation; To strengthen the capacity of IUCN Nepal and key partners for environmental communication; To provide programmatic support to IUCN Nepal in implementing awareness raising components; To advocate for the wider replication of successful field level experiences of improved livelihood of people through equitable and sustainable use of natural resources; To expedite strategically focused communication programmes


THREE YEAR PROGRAMME (2000-2002)(Supported by SDC): THREE YEAR PROGRAMME (2000-2002) (Supported by SDC) Environmental Law Field Projects Milke Jaljale-Rhododendron Conservation Ilam – Conservation of Siwaliks SETI- NTFPs Others National Strategies for Sustainable Development (UK) Wetlands (RAMSAR) Biodiversity (GEF World Bank)


IUCN Nepal’s Past Work: IUCN Nepal’s Past Work National Conservation Strategy State of the Environment Environmental Education Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Law Heritage and Biodiversity Conservation Wetlands Capacity Building Awareness Raising


Future Thrusts: Future Thrusts Degraded Landscapes, Ecosystems, Biodiversity Conservation and Vulnerability Landscape degradation has made the poor even more vulnerable Conservation is urgently needed outside protected areas Protection of location specific unique natural endowments and adding economic value Conservation of Ecosystems, NTFP, AIS, TES Water and Wetlands Conservation and sustainable use of inland water based ecosystems Management, Inventory, Curriculum, Catchment / Basin Management, Water Harvesting, Water Pollution


Slide17: Conservation and Development Incentive structures and natural resources use for a cleaner and healthier economy Poverty and Environment Micro Linkages, Policy Assessments and Harmonisation, Valuation of Natural Resources, Training in Environmental Economics Environmental Law Appropriate environmental laws, regulations and guidelines are as necessary as practical EIA approaches and compliance monitoring Harmonisation of Environmental Laws, Implementation of Environmental Laws, Access to Genetic Resources Laws, Wetland Laws, Role of the Judiciaries


Slide18: State of Environment Reporting Air Pollution, GHG, Climate Change 7. Nepal Environment Information Resource Centre (NERIC) Hard facts will contribute to better decision making. Biodiversity Database, Sustainable Development Database, Environmental Law Database, Air Pollution Database 8. Governance and Environment Collective choices regarding incentive, access rights, ownership, regulation, enforcement, etc. are new challenges for environmental governance 9. Heritage Sites Working in partnership to preserve these for posterity