Himalayan Nature

2012-07-04T22:20:00.000-07:00

Let us join our hands for the conservation of unique biodiversity of Nepal. Please promote Himalayan Nature's Radio program:

Please tune into:

Panchii Sansar: Charaka Katha- book launch program on Image FM, 97.9 MHz, 7:45 to 8:15 am on 23 Asad and 13 Shrawan 2069, Saturday.

Sanrakshan Chautari: Salak Sanrakshan Abhiyan on Nepali ko Radio 88.8 MHz from 9:30 am to 10:00 am on every Saturday.

We look forward to your feedback.

Happy listening!!

2012-04-10T05:32:00.002-07:00

Contact Us
You can contact us at the following address:

Himalayan Nature
Address: Trishakti Marg, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone:+977 1 4423225
Fax :+977 1 4444527
Email:info@himalayannature.org

For conservation related queries and information, you can write to data@himalayannature.org . We will respond you as soon as possible.

Donations are tax-deductable. Himalayan Nature is a tax-exempt organization. Please refer our PAN number 301136912 of Internal Revenue Department for this purpose and tax exempt certificate issued by Government of Nepal for this purpose. Please send your donations to Himalayan Nature, PO Box 10918, Kathmandu, Nepal.

For other countries, If you wish to donate HN, please write to info@himalayannature.org

2012-04-10T05:27:00.002-07:00

About Us

Founded in 2000, Himalayan Nature is an international conservation research institute, initiating scientific research on Himalayan floral and faunal diversity and the broader environment. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization actively working on emerging issues related to the conservation of natural resources, and the improvement of living conditions of people in the Himalayan region.

Himalayan Nature is a science-based organization and takes an independent view of biodiversity conservation issues. We provide scientific advice on aspects of environmental management to government authorities and other concerned nature conservation organizations. Periodically, we release statements to help improve awareness among the public and policy makers of environmental situations. The organization is supported by internationally renowned scientists who have long experience of the natural history and ecology of the Himalayan region. We work closely with other research and conservation organizations within and outside Nepal, complementing their work and exchanging data.

The wide geographic coverage of the organization's work includes the northern part of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, the whole of Bhutan, southeast Tibet and the northern part of Myanmar. However most of our work is in Nepal and India. We are based in Kathmandu and have three field study centers in Nepal, in Koshi, Chitwan and Lumbini. We collaborate with several community-based organizations working in higher altitude environments.

We can be contacted at the address given in this web page for further enquiries. We appreciate any assistance or advice that helps achieve the goals of Himalayan Nature.

Vision

Communities that live in harmony with nature and manage biodiversity in the Himalayan region.

Mission Statement

Himalayan Nature is dedicated to explore the natural history of the Himalayan region to inform and empower the public for a knowledge-based management of natural resources in the most participatory way possible.

Goal

Ensure biodiversity conservation and promote peoples' livelihood in Himalayan communities through research, conservation, awareness, capacity building and networking.

Objectives

The main objectives of Himalayan Nature are to:
1. Prioritize and implement biodiversity conservation programs that provide tangible benefits to local people and improve their living condition
2. Conduct scientific and participatory research on flora, fauna and ecosystem dynamics
3. Promote meaningful participation and awareness of local people in biodiversity research and conservation
4. Foster dialogue, networking and partnership among local, national and international stakeholders to deal with biodiversity issues at landscape level.
5. Promote eco-friendly activities in the region eg. Eco-tourism.

2012-04-10T04:56:00.001-07:00

Videos of Himalayan Nature on you tube

Dr Hem Sagar Baral on Kantipur Tv persuading on conservation of nature.

Prof.Karan B. Shah- Chairman appealing for pangolin conservation at Sipadol

Dead pangolin on the premise of Natural History Museum.

2012-04-10T04:53:00.002-07:00

Celebrating Wildlife Week 2012

With a view to preserve the precious fauna and flora of Nepal, particularly to take urgent steps to prevent extinction of any species, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Government of Nepal including its partner organizations are celebrating 17 th wildlife week from 13 April to 19 April 2012 to stimulate public consciousness in favour of wildlife conservation and to reduce illegal wildlife trade. Himalayan Nature always promotes and finds pleasure to be a part of such an event.

2012-04-10T04:45:00.003-07:00

Red List of Nepal

On 4th October 2009, the Nepal Animal Red Data List Committee was formed with Director General of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) as Chair. The committee's main objective was to review the status of all animals found in Nepal in a step-wise manner. The committee members comprised experts from different organizations.

The production of the Red List for Nepal is part of Nepal’s Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) and also helps to fulfil the commitment of the Government of Nepal towards meeting the goals set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) for each country.

The DNPWC, National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Zoological Society of London (ZSL), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nepal and Himalayan Nature have been actively working to support this project. As part of the project, the Red List for Mammals of Nepal has been completed. This work assessed all 208 mammal species found in Nepal. In the second phase, currently a team comprised of various staff and experts are working towards assessing all known bird species recorded in Nepal. Compared to mammals, this work will involve a higher level of resources in terms of trained human resources, financial resources, and time needed to complete the project.

If you wish to support this project, you can so through the organisations mentioned above.

For further information on national red listing please visit:
www.nationalredlists.org

Outputs of the Nepal Red Lists
Comprehensive taxonomic species list in accordance to the international rules of nomenclature
Determination of biodiversity status, threats to species, habitats and ecosystems in the region.
Red Lists for the vertebrates of Nepal, conservation action plans and conservation assessment reports. Through collation of species information, and conservation assessments. The reports will include species habitat, ecology, population data, threats, legal status, global and regional distribution, conservation status and rationale for Red List categorisation;
National Biodiversity Databanks for Nepal. Baseline species dataset at a national level to monitor trends in biodiversity status over time
Enhanced technical capacity. Local scientists will also be trained to apply the IUCN Categories and Criteria and manage and update the biodiversity databank, ensuring that the process can continue
Advocacy, education and awareness. At both local and government decision making and policy levels, feeding the Red List into conservation policy making.
Reference library: Summary documents and papers on Nepal mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish available online as a resource to students and scientists
National Red List website with species information to be used as an education tool.
Targeted research and conservation action plans for Nepal’s species
Information for government to assess progress towards meeting national and international targets e.g. च्ब्द

http://www.himalayannature.org

Himalayan Nature

2011-10-20T04:59:00.000-07:00

Founded in 2000, Himalayan Nature is an international conservation research institute, initiating scientific research on Himalayan floral and faunal diversity and the broader environment. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization actively working on emerging issues related to the conservation of natural resources, and the improvement of living conditions of people in the Himalayan region.
Himalayan Nature is a science-based organization and takes an independent view of biodiversity conservation issues. We provide scientific advice on aspects of environmental management to government authorities and other concerned nature conservation organizations. Periodically, we release statements to help improve awareness among the public and policy makers of environmental situations. The organization is supported by internationally renowned scientists who have long experience of the natural history and ecology of the Himalayan region. We work closely with other research and conservation organizations within and outside Nepal, complementing their work and exchanging data.
The wide geographic coverage of the organization's work includes the northern part of India, Nepal, and Pakistan, the whole of Bhutan, southeast Tibet and the northern part of Myanmar. However most of our work is in Nepal and India. We are based in Kathmandu and have three field study centers in Nepal, in Koshi, Chitwan and Lumbini. We collaborate with several community-based organizations working in higher altitude environments.
We can be contacted at the address given in this web page for further enquiries. We appreciate any assistance or advice that helps achieve the goals of Himalayan Nature.

Himalayan Nature is setting up a bird observatory and field education centre at a site just north of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (26 degree 46.93' N; 87 degree 08.28' E), which is a well-known corridor for migrating birds. This is a special request inviting you to support us through your generous donation.

We have recently started bird ringing using Nepal's own rings and the Nepal government has given full support to our program of establishing a national ringing scheme. In addition to being a valuable way of finding out about the populations, life-cycles and migration strategies of birds, ringing can also be a great vehicle for raising public awareness for bird conservation. The bird observatory will have an information and community support centre and will give opportunities to show birds up close to community members. We will invite local and national politicians and officials to visit the centre to convince them of the importance of the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. They are the people who can bring about the changes in policy for better conservation and management of bird, wildlife and overall natural resources.

With your support and good wishes will we be able to set up Nepal's first bird observatory, so please support this project as much as possible. We are highly indebted to The Wetland Trust UK for sponsoring the project and to the Red Panda Network US for their support in this new innovation by Himalayan Nature.

Please send us your institutional support and logo for displaying in our brochure and web page. For any query related to Kosi Bird Observatory (KBO) or the work of Himalayan Nature please write to: info@himalayannature.org orhem.baral@gmail.com

On behalf of the team, I take the pleasure in thanking you for your continued interest and support for us.

Hem Sagar Baral PhD

Founder President

Himalayan Nature