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Science-based interventions reversing negative impacts of invasive plants in Nepal

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£293,585
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Nepal

Summary

Developing the scientific knowledge-base and in-country capacity to tackle the increasing challenges from invasive plants in Nepal. Engaging local communities in recognition, control and utilisation of invasive plants, and reclaiming infested lands. Using invasive plant biomass for alternative, carbon-sensitive bioenergy sources to improve livelihoods, reduce poverty, conserve biodiversity and offset carbon..
 
Status Completed
Reference 23-031
Round 22
Start 01/06/2016
End 31/05/2020

Project Leader


Project Partners
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Forest Action Nepal

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Regions
South Asia

Biomes
TEMPERATE FOREST, FORESTS

Production
FORESTRY

Threats To Biodiversity
INVASIVE SPECIES

Broad Approches
GOODS SERVICES, LIVELIHOODS, BENEFIT SHARING, COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

Specific Tools
RESEARCH TRAINING, TRAINING, CEPA, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, MONITORING, NBSAP

Countries
Nepal

Conventions
CBD

Documents:
Download: Final Report - 23-031 FR edited - 03/03/2020

Download: Half Year Report - 23-031 HYR3 - 21/08/2020

Download: Annual Report - 23-031 AR2 - 24/01/2019

Download: Half Year Report - 23-031 HYR2 - 10/01/2018

Download: Annual Report - 23-031 AR1 - 04/10/2017

Download: Half Year Report - 23-031 HR1 - 16/02/2017

Download: Application Form - 23-031 App rev Mar16 - 27/04/2016