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First signs of recovery for Asia’s Critically Endangered vultures

Thursday, November 15, 2012

A new study shows that in both India and Nepal, all three Critically Endangered vulture species have remained stable in the last few years.

Using ecosystem services for better decision-making

Thursday, October 11, 2012

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Using ecosystem services for better decision-making

A new report entitled 'Conserving biodiversity and delivering ecosystem services at Important Bird Areas in Nepal' has been launched at the CBD COP in Hyderabad, India.

Saving Rara for the future

Monday, May 28, 2012

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Bird Conservation Nepal, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, and staff from BirdLife recently conducted field surveys at Rara National Park in the west of Nepal to assess and value the benefits that the Park and surrounding Buffer Zone provide to people.

Sustainable tourism for Nepal’s wetlands

Thursday, February 2, 2012

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The focus of this year's World Wetlands Day is sustainable tourism. Find out about Bird Conservation Nepal's work at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.

New documentary highlights importance of IBAs for people in Nepal

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Bird Conservation Nepal has launched a documentary to highlight the value of Important Bird Areas to people.

‘State of Nepal’s Birds’ launched

Monday, September 26, 2011

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A major new report has been published entitled State of Nepal’s Birds 2010. Produced by Bird Conservation Nepal and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.

Saving Asia’s Vultures from Extinction

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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Watch the new video to find out more about the Vulture project and to meet the people who are saving Asia's vultures from extinction.

World Water Day: thirsty cities

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world’s population now lives in cities and it’s estimated that within two decades this will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or five billion people.

Local Conservation Groups in Nepal – Partnerships for conservation and development

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Local Conservation Groups in Nepal – Partnerships for conservation and development

This report is part of a project which aims to capture, document and disseminate these experiences and the lessons learned from them. It is based on a visit to Nepal by David Thomas in November 2010, and is based on discussions between DT and Ishana Thapa (Senior Conservation Officer) and a visit together to LCGs at Phulchoki IBA.

Nepalese Conservation

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) is the largest and oldest civil society organisation for ornithologists, birdwatchers and conservationists in Nepal. Its members include students and teachers, professionals and other members of the general public.

Nepal leads the way in valuing nature

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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The Nepalese Government has pledged that the country will lead the way in developing global standards to value ecosystem services; the resources and processes supplied by natural ecosystems that benefit humankind such as clean drinking water and crop pollination.

Vultures fly off with awards

Thursday, September 23, 2010

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Bird Conservation Nepal's (BCN, Birdlife Partner) Vulture Conservation Programme has won three of the eight awards established by the WWF to recognise and honor people and organisations at the grass-root level that have made significant contribution to conserving Nepal’s rich biodiversity.

Nepal raises vulture awareness with a diclofenac destruction event

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

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Nepal raises vulture awareness with a diclofenac destruction event

A diclofenac destruction programme was undertaken at the Vulture Safe Zone in Nawalparasi District of Nepal on 31st March 2010, that was organised by Bird Conservation Nepal (BirdLife Partner) and Jatayu safe zone management committee.