Mentha farming fuels prosperity
Mentha farming in Khata corridor of Bardia district has not only helped reduce human wildlife conflict but has also been a major source of income for the farmers in the area.
Himalayan youth run to combat climate change
Khumbu, Nepal – In their desperation to bring attention to the imminent dangers of the Imja Lake Outburst on their way of life and indeed, their existence, the Sherpa communities in the Khumbu region organized the Beat-the-GLOF-Action-Run today.
Nepalese President lauds WWF's climate campaign
Kathmandu, Nepal – Honorable President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav appreciated WWF's efforts to highlight the plight of the Himalayas through its campaign Climate for Life, felicitating Apa Sherpa for his record Everest climb carrying climate change message.
Nepalese Prime Minister felicitates Apa Sherpa
Kathmandu, Nepal – Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Madhav Kumar Nepal felicitated Apa Sherpa for his record 19th ascent to Mount Everest carrying WWF's climate change message.
Towards a greener future
Chitwan, Nepal – More than 700 students and teachers from 18 districts of Nepal participated in the third national Eco Summit was jointly organized by WWF, Environment Conservation Teacher Forum, School Environment Conservation Education Network, Nepal (SENSE - Nepal), Environment Conservation Teacher Society and Eco Club Network Nawalparasi on 22 – 23 May 2009 in Chitwan.
Record mountaineer reaches Everest peak with Copenhagen climate message
Kathmandu, Nepal – World record mountaineer Apa Sherpa reached the top of the Mount Everest today for the record 19th time and placed a WWF banner urging the world to take action against climate change.
Climber takes climate change message to the top of the world
A sherpa set off to climb Mount Everest for a record 19th time to take an anti-climate change message to the world’s highest peak.
Top young Nepali CEOs take lessons in sustainability
KATHMANDU, Nepal – One Planet Leader, the Applied Sustainability Masterclass for young Nepali CEOs was organized by WWF in association with Entrepreneurs' Organization Nepal Chapter (EO Nepal) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (CNI-YEF). The masterclass aims at helping companies on their journey towards a sustainable future.
Radio tagging to save the gharials
Fourteen gharials fitted with radio tags were released into the Rapti River today by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) in collaboration with WWF Nepal, to track the movement of this critically endangered species. The tracking is expected to help assess the reptile’s survival rate and the status of its preferred habitat in Nepal.
First field piloting of National Water Plan in Nepal
The first field piloting of National Water Plan (NWP) was initiated with an official inauguration of Dudhkoshi Sub Basin Project Office by Mr. Kishor Thapa, Secretary of Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), the government apex body for water resources and WWF Country Representative to Nepal, Mr. Anil Manandhar on 5 January 2009 in Salleri of eastern Nepal.