Understanding, assessing and monitoring ecosystem services for better biodiversity conservation
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £246,415
WHERE Nepal
Summary
To build capacity of national NGOs in Nepal and other Asian countries to collect and use information on ecosystem services for better biodiversity conservation
VALUATION, PROTECTED AREAS, MONITORING, TRAINING, RESEARCH, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Nepal
Project Outputs
1. Research methodologies developed for cost-effective, site-focused assessment & monitoring of ES
2. ES assessment & monitoring methods tested and refined at pilot sites in Nepal, & data collected & analysed nationally
3. Awareness raised of the importance of biodiversity conservation & maintenance of ES for livelihoods
4. Guidelines developed & training undertaken on collection & use of ES information for conservation planning & advocacy
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