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Nepal's Biodiversity Conservation Linked to Sustainable Development, Minister Chaudhary States

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Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary stated that Nepal's biodiversity conservation is intrinsically linked to sustainable development and human well-being, not just an environmental issue. She emphasized the need for strengthened cross-sectoral coordination between federal, provincial, and local levels to enhance conservation effectiveness. The Minister highlighted Nepal's achievements in conservation, including increased tiger and rhino populations and expanded protected areas.

  • Minister Chaudhary stressed that biodiversity conservation is a global priority alongside climate change and pollution, contributing significantly to Nepal's food security, water availability, and ecological balance.
  • Nepal has been a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity since 1993, and the International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated under the slogan 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'.
  • The Minister highlighted successful conservation practices in Nepal, such as community forest management and the conservation of ecosystems.
  • Unilever Nepal, in partnership with RADO Nepal, launched a community-driven initiative in Hetauda to strengthen water conservation activities through local engagement.
  • Researcher Reshu Bashyal noted that while Nepal has policies for biodiversity conservation, many government laws for communities remain unimplemented, and technology is misused for illegal trade of biological resources.

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