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World Celebrates Biodiversity Day: Nepal Highlights Community-Led Conservation Efforts

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The United Nations is observing the International Day for Biological Diversity with the theme 'Acting locally for global impact,' commemorating the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of ecosystem collapse due to climate chaos, pollution, and unsustainable exploitation, noting a significant decline in wildlife populations and a high risk of species extinction. Nepal is being recognized globally for its community-led conservation model, particularly its successful community forestry program.

  • The International Day for Biological Diversity commemorates the 1992 adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity and highlights the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's targets for 2030.
  • Globally, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% since 1970, with up to one million species at risk of extinction.
  • Nepal, a biodiverse nation, hosts a wide range of ecosystems from lowland Terai plains to the Himalayas, including iconic species like the greater one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tiger.
  • Nepal's community forestry program is cited as a major success story in its conservation efforts.
  • The day also serves as a reminder of the importance of local actions for global conservation outcomes, as seen in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.

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