Bio-diversity

The project is implemented in Kota-tulsipur, Ramshikharjhala and Sandepani VDCs in Kailali district of Far-western Region of the country. The Ghodaghodi lake, one of the most diverse wetlands in the country, harbours many floral and faunal species. The major inhabitants of this place are the Tharu`s, one of the most underprivileged tribes in the lowland Nepal. The project is aimed at conserving the depleting biodiversity of the area with special emphasis given to restoring threatened floral and faunal species through community mobilization process. The project focuses on the climate change mitigation as well as biodiversity conservation issues. The project is supporting the local communities in regenerating Rattan species and in reducing their tremendous firewood demand by introducing biogas and improved cook-stoves. The project has supported the communities to transform (1)a traditionally firewood energy-based Prithvipur village into a Model Eco-village, and (2)Chherahi village into a Model Village for improved cook-stove.

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