Community conservation of Chitwan National Park’s freshwater ecosystems and Gharials
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £397,755
WHERE Nepal
Summary
A four year project to safeguard the future of the critically endangered gharial population and the vital Narayani and Rapti river ecosystems, harnessing community engagement and support. Through these conservation efforts, local communities’ access to clean water, food security, sustainable fisheries, agro-biodiversity and other livelihoods will be secured. Health of the Naranyi and Rapti river ecosystems restored, with improved water quality, increased fish stocks, and stabilised Gharial population, supported by local communities benefiting from sustainable livelihoods
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