Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society

Name of organization Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society

Country of organization Nepal

Informative Title/Headline (English only) Wetland day 2024 celebration at Bishazari lake Chitwan Nepal

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Type of contribution Capacity-building project/initiative, Meeting, Other learning material, Presentation, Workshop

Form of contribution In-person

Supporting uptake and building capacity of approved IPBES assessments Invasive Alien Species Assessment

Supporting uptake and building capacities on other IPBES products Approach to recognizing and working with indigenous and local knowledge in IPBES

Aim and description of contribution The lake is home to many migratory birds and wild animals; however, severely degraded by invasive alien plant species such as water hyacinth and water lettuce.On the occasion of the upcoming Wetland Day 2024, a Wetland conservation awareness program.

Target group(s) Early career experts, Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), Stakeholders, Youth

Which objective(s) and sub-objective(s) does the contribution support? Objective 2(a): Enhanced learning and engagement

Objective 2(a): Enhanced learning and engagement Implementation of the training and familiarization programme

Other organisations involved in the contribution Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University

Start date 2024

End date (If no end date available, please leave blank) 2024

Region Asia-Pacific States

Country/countries Nepal

Language(s) of contribution Nepali

Estimated monetary value of contribution in USD 5000

Contact information

First name Basu Dev

Last name Poudel

Contact email [email protected]

Contact phone +977 984-5585669

Affiliation Biodiversity Research and Conservation Society

Role NGO