Bio-Diversity

A two-day Gharpajhong Climate Change Conference began Tuesday in Jomsom, Mustang, with participants calling for climate justice and compensation for losses caused by climate change. Organized by Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, the conference brought together representatives from 431 local governments and 41 District Coordination Committees, with more than 2,000 participants. Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary inaugurated the event. Addressing the opening session, speakers said Nepal, despite contributing very little to global carbon emissions, is suffering severe human and economic… Read More...

A two-day national climate change conference focusing on the impacts of climate change on the Himalayan region has begun in Jomsom, Mustang. The conference, organized by Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, was inaugurated by Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary, who unveiled a balloon bearing a world map. The conference is being attended by heads and chairpersons of 431 local governments and 41 District Coordination Committees from across the country, along with climate experts. Discussions are focusing on the… Read More...

Nuwakot: Dogs and cats in Wards No. 4, 7 and 9 of Nuwakot, areas affected by the Bhote Koshi flood on Bhadra 10, have been vaccinated against rabies. Himalayan Animal Rescue Team (HART) Pokhara traveled from Pokhara to the flood-affected areas to provide treatment to sick livestock and vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. The group also reached areas including Dhunge Bazaar, Tupche and Chapko Phedi of Bidur Municipality, where it provided necessary medicines to sick cows and buffaloes, said… Read More...

Some people find a career, while others discover a purpose that shapes their entire life. For Dr. Hum Bahadur Gurung, nature conservation has never been just a profession. It has been a lifelong commitment to protecting nature, improving people's lives, and inspiring future generations. His remarkable journey began in the small Himalayan village of Sikles in Kaski District, Nepal, and has taken him to the global conservation community, where he is now recognised as one of Asia's respected conservation leaders.… Read More...

A Tourist Information Centre and Souvenir House, led by the Conservation Area Management Committee, has come into operation at the Tangting Youth Club building in Tangting, Kaski. The centre will provide visitors with information about Tangting’s culture, homestays, natural beauty, wildlife and conservation. It will also display and sell local products and handicrafts, supporting local women and the village economy. Local leaders welcomed the initiative. Himal Gurung, Chair of Tangting Youth Club, said the youth are ready to take responsibility… Read More...

When Dr Roar Solheim arrived in Lamahi, Dang, for the ‘Nepal Owl Festival’, he came not only as an invited guest, but as a scientist deeply trusted by the conservation community. For five decades, he has worked in the field, in museums, in publishing, on radio, in classrooms, and with the public to help people understand owls with knowledge, care, and less fear. The Nepal Owl Festival honored him with the Nature Conservation Award, and the moment felt very fitting.… Read More...

Nepal Owl Festival 2026 was successfully held on 1–2 May 2026 at Ajambari Biodiversity Green Park, Lamahi, Deukhuri, Dang. The festival was jointly organized by Friends of Nature Nepal and Ajambari Community Forest Users’ Group. Many people joined the festival, including local communities, students, volunteers, researchers, conservationists and nature lovers. The festival included an owl museum, owl robot, conservation stalls, birdwatching, nature walk, local games, cultural dances, local food, face painting, nail art and other activities. The main message of… Read More...

A press meet held in Lamahi on Wednesday shared details of the upcoming Nepal Owl Festival 2026, which will take place on 1–2 May 2026 at Ajammari Biodiversity Green Park near Lamahi Bus Park, Dang. Organizers said the festival will have free entry and expect more than 5,000 visitors. Speaking at the program, Pawan Rijal, chairperson of the organizing committee, said Ajammari Community Forest Users Group is proud to be part of a festival that can create a positive impact… Read More...

The 13th Nepal Owl Festival will honor four distinguished conservation figures with the ‘Nature Conservation Award’ in Lamahi, Dang, on 1–2 May 2026. Recent public festival announcements identify Lamahi as the host site for this year’s event, while the festival’s official background notes that the Nepal Owl Festival has been running since 2012 as a public conservation celebration focused on culture, conservation and entertainment. This year, the award will recognize Roar Solheim, PhD, a Norwegian zoologist and internationally respected owl… Read More...

A Chinese man has been arrested in Kenya for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 2,000 queen ants out of the country. According to a BBC report, the ants were found at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi during a security check. Officials said many of the ants were packed in test tubes. Others were hidden inside tissue paper rolls in his luggage. A People report said the suspect was identified as Zhang Kequn. Kenyan prosecutors asked the court for… Read More...