Promoting local initiatives for biodiversity conservation in Nepal's trans-Himalaya
The Trans-Himalayan region of Nepal is rich in biodiversity and provides an important
basis for rural livelihood, particularly to the indigenous and marginalized communities.
THIRD POLE CONSERVANCY
for wildlife and people in the HimalayasEnvision a future where local citizen scientist taking initiative to conserve the wildlife, and local communities supporting their campaign.
THEMATIC AREAS
Species Conservation
Preventing Extinction and Enhancing Status of the species.
Habitat Protection
Protection, restoration and safeguarding of important habitats.
Working with People
Mobilizing and supporting community in wildlife and biodiversity conservation.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
Ganga Ram Regmi: Coordinator – Clouded Leopard Working Group
Ganga Ram Regmi is a dedicated zoologist with over 20 years of experience in wildlife conservation. He serves as the Coordinator of the Clouded Leopard Working Group (CLWG), established under the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation.
Since the group’s inception in 2021, Ganga Ram has been leading international collaboration among conservationists across the global range of the Clouded leopard, Marbled cat and Asiatic golden cat. His work focuses on threat mitigation associated with conservation actions to ensure the long-term survival of this elusive species.
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Mitra Pandey: Coordinator – Rusty-spotted Cat Working Group
With over 15 years of experience in wildlife conservation, Mitra Pandey is a dedicated zoologist passionate about protecting small wild cats and their habitats. He serves as the Coordinator of the Rusty-spotted Cat Working Group (RSCWG), established under the umbrella of the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation.
Since 2023, Mitra has been actively leading collaborative efforts across Nepal, India and Sri Lanka to advance conservation actions for the Rusty-spotted cat, one of the world’s smallest wild cat species.
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Congratulations to our Conservation Biologist Rinzin Phunjok Lama for winning the prestigious Future for Nature Award. He works closely with local communities to safeguard the elusive snow leopards in the remote mountains of Nepal. Through his community-led programme, he empowers youth, defuses human-wildlife conflicts, and strengthens people’s cultural connections with nature.
In 2021, Rinzin also won the prestigious Rolex Award for Enterprises for the community-led biodiversity conservation project in Humla.
The Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola) is a strikingly beautiful bird with vibrant yellow plumage on its breast. However, this once-common species is now facing a severe decline in its population due to various conservation threats. The primary causes of this decline include habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion, illegal trapping, hunting and unfavorable land management practices. To address these challenges and ensure the survival of the Yellow-breasted Bunting, urgent conservation measures are essential. These could include the protection and restoration of critical breeding and stopover habitats, stricter enforcement of laws against illegal trapping and trade, community education and involvement in conservation efforts, and international collaborations to promote awareness and action. It is crucial to act swiftly to prevent the Yellow-breasted Bunting from becoming another tragic example of a vanishing species.
The snow leopard Panthera uncia is assessed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is categorized as Endangered in the National Red List of Nepal and legally protected under the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act 1973 of the Government of Nepal, as a priority species for conservation. Despite Nepal’s continuous conservation effort, its long-term viability is threatened by human-snow leopard conflict over livestock depredation, retaliatory killings, prey base decline, habitat fragmentation and loss, climate change and human induced disturbances.
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Stop Poaching Now! A non-profit organization based in the US that is dedicated to saving wildlife around the planet. SPN! strongly believes in a future where humans and animals peacefully coexist. Visit their page to learn more about the organization, and why we’re so excited about this partnership!
“We truly earn the title of 'civilized' when every creature roams freely and fearlessly across the breathtaking landscapes of our precious Earth.”
Ganga Ram Regmi
PUBLICATIONS
Hindu Kush-Himalaya Watersheds Downhill: Landscape Ecology and Conservation Perspectives
A comprehensive account of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, its biodiversity, and its sustainability
Comprises some 45 chapters contributed by world experts, organized in five broad sections
Includes advice on wildlife management, conservation, sustainability, and stability
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