National and international organisations working for bio-diversity conservation

National organisations

 

1. Natural History Museum of Nepal

Established in 1975

 

Field of action

  •  Collection of 50,000 specimens of Nepal's flora and fauna
  •   Trainings on issues related to endangered species
  •   Serves research facilities with information on natural history

 

 

2. National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC)

Established in 1982

Formerly known as King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation

 

Field of action

  •   Central zoo management in Kathmandu valley
  •    Urban environment particularly, Bagmati river conservation
  •   Biodiversity conservation programmes through centres at Chitwan, Bardia, Kanchanpur, etceetra

 

 

3. Wildlife Conservation Nepal (WCN)

Established in 2002

 

Field of action

  •          Wildlife conservation and research
  •          Climate change and disaster action
  •          Public engagement forum 

International organisations

1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Founded in June 5, 1972

Headquarter: Nairobi, Kenya


 Field of action

  •         Management of marine and terrestrial ecosystem
  •          Green economic development
  •          Delivery of science and solutions to issues like climate change

 

2. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Founded in April 29, 1961

Headquarter: Gland, Switzerland

 

Field of action

  •                Conserve endangered flora and fauna
  •                Ensure sustainable use of natural resources
  •                Environmental education program


3. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

 Founded in December 5, 1983

Headquarter: Lalitpur, Nepal

 

Field of action

  •               Enable sustainable mountain development in countries of Hindu Kush Himalayas
  •               Ensure equitable livelihoods through regional cooperation

 

4. International Plant Genetic Resource Institute (IPGRI)

Founded in 1974

Headquarter: Rome, Italy

 

Field of action

  •               Conservation and use of plant genetic resources
  •               Generation of knowledge on agricultural biodiversity through research

 

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