These mechanisms can undoubtedly be replicated in other parts of the country as well. It sets objectives for the protection of biological diversity in nepal and identifies or. Cbd second national report nepal executive summary nepal is a party to the convention on biological diversity. Status of biodiversity and its management in nepal.
And the biodiversity act 2002 was promulgated in the parliament to follow up the. Climate change and its implications for mountain 2 biodiversity, are recently receiving priority for biodiversity conservation in global agendas. Bcn bird conservation nepal bia biodiversity important area bnp. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. We are proud to the achievements that the nepal has made in conserving its biodiversity.
Nepal biodiversity research society, lalitpur, nepal, published this book in 2017. Western ghats, eastern himalaya, sundaland, indoburma key species, megadiverse countries, hottest hot spots. The hindu kushhimalayas hkh is a dynamic landscape with a rich and remarkable biodiversity pei 1995. It is also a testimony of nepal s continued commitment towards fulfilling her international obligations. Altogether, 342 plant species and 160 animal species have been reported as being endemic to nepal. Agency for international development nepal mission by world wildlife fund nepal in. Ecosystem of nepal is based on the ecosystem of mountain region of nepal, ecosystem by ecosystem of terai region of nepal and ecosystem of hilly region of nepal. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community.
Includes the entire indian himalayan region and that falling in pakistan, tibet, nepal, bhutan, china and myanmar 2. Opportunities to include agrobiodiversity maintenance to support nepal s national adaptation programme of action napa is an attempt to ensure a role for agrobiodiversity in nepal s napa. The state of nepals biodiversity for food and agriculture bk joshi, ak acharya, d. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. There is increasing evidence for the negative impacts of. However, this is not to say that such measures are mutually exclusive. Sep 10, 2011 nepal is a mountainous country in the central himalayas, which occupies about one third of 800 km of the entire length of the himalayan mountain range. Aspects and prospects of farm animal biodiversity conservation in nepal. Formerly called royal chitwan national park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a world heritage site in 1984. The country is considered a biodiversity hotspot, with nearly a quarter of the land area located in protected areas. Community incentives to reduce land use conflict and conserve biodiversity in nepal 5 can be undertaken in other buffer zone areas. Ecological costs of forest and biodiversity loss in nepal, the forests and grasslands in these ecoregions are heavily converted, fragmented and degraded from anthropogenic activities and land use wikramanayake et al.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Nepal and the surrounding himalayan region are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their abrupt ecological and climatic. A book on biodiversity and community ecology analysis is available for free download from the website. In fact we are enrich in the biodiversity and the diversity and nepal are like bones and flesh that is our nation is entitled with diversity in the world. Nepal biodiversity resource book download ebook pdf, epub. The report certainly inspires all involved in the conservation of nepals biological diversity. Bhl relies on donations to provide free pdf downloads and other services.
Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text v. Nepal biodiversity resource book download ebook pdf. Nepal s unique biodiversity is a result of its unique geography and climatic variations. Himalayan biodiversity in the changing world, 2011. Biodiversity conservation in nepal ministry of forests and. Project summary this project assesses biodiversity of crops, pests, pollinators, decomposers, and alien invasive species linked to agricultural resilience and sustainable pest control across an altitude transect in the chitwanannapurna landscape chal of central nepal. Onfarm management of agricultural biodiversity in nepal good practices bhuwon sthapit1, pratap shrestha2 and madhusudan upadhyay3, editors 1bioversity international via dei tre denari 472a 00057 maccarese fiumicino rome, italy. Any country or territory can be party to different mixes of biodiversity related conventions and treaties, and contain a variety of protected areas and biodiversity designations. Different habitats, niches, species interactions the ecosystem biodiversity is defined as the variations in the plants and the animals founds in the different ecosystems. This strategy is the result of extensive consultations with a variety of stakeholders over a considerable period of time. Indeed, nepal is leading the way on numerous conservation fronts, both in the region and worldwide. Biodiversity conservation in nepal ministry of forests and environment ministry of forests and environment. I am immensely grateful to jean fanfan, marielena gutti and valerie hickey, who carried out the research and analysis of the bank portfolio, and. The year 2018 marks the 25 th anniversary of the entry into force of the convention on biological diversity.
Nepal faces ongoing and emerging challenges in conserving biodiversity due to, inter alia, growing population. From the hot arid deserts of the sahara, through the lush green rainforests of the amazon, to the ocean depths and bright corals, our natural world is a marvel of different landscapes, materials, colours and textures. Aspirants can also download the notes pdf at the end of the article. Farming and biodiversity of indigenous pigs in nepal. The number of fauna species in nepal is relatively high. Higher fauna groups have been relatively well studied. The impact of climate change on biodiversity in nepal. Western terai landscape complex project conservation. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. The nepal national biodiversity strategy and action plan 20142020 is published by ministry of forest and environment and can be found in the laws, policies and strategies of the nepal in data portal. Pdf the impact of climate change on biodiversity in. The countries guide aims to collate this information in one place for ease of access, and to provide a different way of navigating the az. Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi. The agro biodiversity policy of nepal has the vision to conserve and sustainable use of agricultural genetic resources materials and associated traditional knowledge with the participation of concerned stakeholders for present and future generations.
We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. Onfarm management of agricultural biodiversity in nepal. Chaudhary and others published plant biodiversity in nepal. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Property rights, and forest biodiversity in nepal and india. Pdf biodiversity conservation in nepal ministry of forests and. And biodiversity decline solution pathways to break the cycle thomas elmqvist, wayne c. Cfugs in other parts of the country could also embark on such models if livestock issue is the key.
Nepal is a country of multiple ethnicities with a caste system. There are high mountains, high hills and plain land of terai regions where different species of plants and animals are found. The apionid subfamily nanophyinae from the nepal himalayas, with description of a new species coleoptera. The year is also coincide with the adoption of the convention by nepal. Strategy for conserving biodiversity in nepal kunjani joshi and ananda r. Within this framework, nepal is preparing a national biodiversity action plan as. Status, conservation approaches, and legal instruments under new federal structure. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. Chalise, president nepal biodiversity research society, nebros, lalitpur, 2003 has written a foreword, and it is followed by the authors preface. The report presents the scenario of biodiversity in nepal and its status and trends. Moest ministry of environment, science and technology mofsc ministry of forests and soil conservation mope ministry of population and environment narc nepal agriculture research council nast nepal academy of science and technology nbcc national biodiversity coordination committee nbf nepal biosafety framework.
Geographical information systems manual were written, and a geographical. Notes on disease of cattle, cause, symptoms and treatment. This report climate change and agrobiodiversity in nepal. Includes entire northeastern india, except assam and andaman group of.
It also presents the past efforts and achievements in biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity hotspots in india is an important topic for the ias exam and is under upsc mains gsiii syllabus. Click download or read online button to get nepal biodiversity resource book book now. Hot spots are the areas where the density of biodiversity is very high. Pdf an overview of the biodiversity in nepal prakash paudel. Includes entire northeastern india, except assam and andaman group of islands and myanmar, thailand, vietnam, laos, cambodia and southern china. Nepal and the surrounding himalayan region are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their abrupt ecological and climatic transitions. Click download or read online button to get wild edible plants of nepal book now. The nepal biodiversity strategy records the understanding reached between the government and the people of nepal on the thrust and direction to be taken over the next twenty years to protect and manage nepal s biodiversity. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity. Nepals rich biodiversity is a reflection of its unique geography and varying. Details we warmly thank all that provided inputs that lead to improvement of the tree diversity analysis manual that describes common methods for biodiversity and community ecology analysis and its accompanying software. The gradual shift from species conservation to ecosystem and landscape level conservation in one side and involvement of local communities on the other are visible achievements of biodiversity conservation in nepal.
This article will discuss the major biodiversity hotspots in india. The project links biodiversity conservation with the marketing of highaltitude medicinal plants. Wild edible plants of nepal download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The state of nepal s biodiversity for food and agriculture. There are various types of flora and fauna found in nepal. Nepal fifth national report to convention on biological diversity page v status and trends of and threats to biodiversity nepal s unique geography with its dramatic changes in elevation along the relatively short northsouth span and the associated high variability in ecoclimatic conditions has resulted in a uniquely. Biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services 7 biodiversity at a suitable scale, e. The cbd was ratified by nepalese parliament on november 23, 1993, and enforced in nepal since february 21, 1994. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation i preface nontimber forest products ntfps play an important role in the livelihoods of the rural poor, as a source of food, medicine, construction materials, and income throughout the world. Nepal has an extreme altitudinal range from 608850 m with heterogeneous topography and distinct climatic zones. Nepal biodiversity resource book be the change you wish to see. For example, yarshaghumba cordyceps sinensis and the one. Physical diversity has created diversity in ecosystem and climatic situation. Founded in 1983, icimod is based in kathmandu, nepal, and.
Nepal is a mountainous country in the central himalayas, which occupies about one third of 800 km of the entire length of the himalayan mountain range. The national biodiversity authority was established in 2003 in accordance with the biodiversity act 2002. Nepal biodiversity icem international centre for environmental. It sets objectives for the protection of biological diversity in nepal and identifies. Final technical report of the hariyo ban program, first phase. Biodiversity is the variety of different forms of life on earth, including the different plants, animals, microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystem they form. Jan 31, 2015 this figure is corroborated by the biodiversity profile project 1995 ranking nepal as having the tenth richest flowering plant diversity in asia. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world.
Dec 12, 2011 therefore, the main objective of this paper is to provide comprehensive documentation on the biodiversity and characteristics of indigenous pigs, their population trends, and socioeconomic and cultural importance to the livelihood of many rural communities in nepal. This second national report has been prepared in accordance to the article 26 of the convention and the decision v19 of the conference of the parties. Nepals rich biodiversity under threat the himalayan times. Pdf an overview of the biodiversity in nepal researchgate. Opportunities to include agrobiodiversity maintenance to support nepals national adaptation programme of action napa is an attempt to ensure a role for agrobiodiversity in nepals napa. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. Nepal as a contracting party to the convention on biological diversity cbd is committed for making a significant reduction in the rate of loss of biodiversity.
This national biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap is a key milestone in the conservation history of nepal, following the biodiversity profiles of nepal 1996 and nepal biodiversity strategy 2002. With 20 protected zones covering over 34,000 square km or 23 percent of nepals total landmass it now ranks second in asia for the percentage of protected surface area relative to land size. Basic concepts and importance of biodiversity authorstream. Urbanization, habitat and biodiversity decline expected endemic loss im 24. Nepals biodiversity at ecosystem and habitat, species and gene levels is a reflection of its unique geographic position and wide altitudinal and. Chapter 2 biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services. It is also a testimony of nepals continued commitment towards fulfilling her international obligations. Bhl relies on donations to provide free pdf downloads.
Nepal signed the convention on biological diversity during the earth summit in 1992. An overview of the biodiversity in nepal springerlink. Chitwan national park is the first national park in nepal. Biodiversity hotspots in india indian flora and fauna. Basic concepts and importance of biodiversity authorstream presentation. To address the emerging threat of ias, nepal s national biodiversity strategy and action plan 20142020 has targeted a number of activities including. Biodiversity of terrestrial, freshwater and marine, the protected areas of the country and the importance of national biodiversity authority. Dwg will develop the legal instrument, operations manual, asset manage.
Aspirants will also find the list of iucn endangered species. The folks are always admiring the geography and diversity of nepal. Nepal national biodiversity strategy and action plan 20142020 april 18, 2019. Joshi bioresources which are essential to maintain t he ecological process and life support system, and.
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