Wildlife
Conservation Nepal (WCN)

Programs

  • Climate Action

    WCN is working towards addressing issues of climate change, its adaptation and mitigation measures in four districts of Nepal (Makwanpur, Chitwan, Nawalparasi and Rasuwa) through forest user group involvement at the policy level.

  • Livelihood Enhancement

    WCN has been conducting livelihood enhancement programs for marginalized communities who live near protected areas so that the benefits reach out to the poorest segments of our society that depend upon protected areas for their livelihood.

  • Field Level

    WCN believes in conducting effective field level projects critical in the changing environment. The three field level programs that are currently undergoing are: Urban Wildlife Program, Field Level Wildlife Crime Investigation and Wildlife Rescue.

  • Information Sharing and Dissemination

    WCN has three programs that sensitizes communities on various issues about environment, wildlife and climate change. The programs that are used for information sharing and dissemination are: Information Sharing and Advocacy Program, Library and Radio Program.

  • Curbing Illegal Wildlife Trade

    WCN is one of the few NGO's that actively monitors trafficking of illegal wildlife species. WCN works at three levels to curb wildlife trade: Monitor wildlife trade, Share intelligence amongst enforcement agencies and Establish database on wildlife trade.

  • Knowledge Based

    Nature school and Nature Photography are two programs under knowledge based. Nature School encompasses the Environmental Education Program and Youth Environmental Program while Photography is an advocacy tool for nature conservation.

About Us

Wildlife Conservation Nepal, a non-governmental organisation registered with the Government of Nepal, is not for profit organization. It was established with a view to protect and conserve natural heritage and disseminate information on environment and wildlife issues.

WCN protects and conserves endangered species by monitoring illegal wildlife trade and conducts field level activties to safeguard wildlife species in their natural habitat. Similarly, it designs and conducts researches, trainings and workshops and enhances capacity of enforcement officials in combating wildlife trade. Furthermore, it provides leadership trainings to young individuals and students so that wildlife is protected in their natural habitat.

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