Rhino census deferred to next year amid budget constraints The national rhinoceros census has been postponed to next year due to budget constraints, marking the second consecutive delay in the periodic count. Nepal 11 May, 2026
Everest claims second life as Nepali climber dies in Icefall amid record-breaking spring The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season claimed its second life on Sunday when Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma, a veteran climber and Youtuber from Solu Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu district, died in the Khumbu Icefall while ascending from Base Camp toward the high camps. Nepal 10 May, 2026
WWF Nepal, Ministry of Forests sign decade-long conservation partnership worth USD 40 million The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have formalised a Scope of Cooperation aimed at scaling biodiversity conservation and sustainable development efforts across Nepal, with WWF Nepal committing to mobilise up to USD 40 million over ten years to support implementation. Environment 29 Apr, 2026
Govt, WWF Nepal launch rangeland conservation project in Dolpa The Government of Nepal, in partnership with WWF Nepal, has launched a four-year conservation initiative aimed at protecting high-altitude rangelands in upper Dolpa while supporting local livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural heritage. Environment 22 Mar, 2026
Nepal and India sign MoU on bio-diversity conservation Nepal and India have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bio-diversity conservation. Nepal 26 Feb, 2026
Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra receives the Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 The Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation 2026 was presented to Dr. Hemanta Raj Mishra, Nepal's leading wildlife biologist, at a ceremony held on Sunday, 22 February 2026, at the Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. Environment 23 Feb, 2026
Nationwide Tiger census begins in Nepal; 1,100 camera traps deployed Nepal has officially launched its nationwide tiger census, conducted once every four years, with an inaugural programme held today in Sauraha, Chitwan. Nepal 16 Dec, 2025
Nepal to Send Two Elephant Calves to Qatar on December 17 Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are scheduled to be sent to Qatar on December 17. Nepal 14 Dec, 2025
19 livestock killed in Mustang Snow Leopard attack Nineteen livestock were killed in a snow leopard attack near the Temperate Horticulture Development Centre at Gharpajong-2, Marfa, on Wednesday night. Nepal 12 Dec, 2025
Community-led biodiversity monitoring project concludes in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area An eight-month project aimed at establishing a community-led biodiversity monitoring system in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) has concluded, with stakeholders highlighting major gains in local participation and modern conservation tools. Nepal 21 Nov, 2025
Ama Dablam paraglide: Chinese climber Zhang Jing makes first-ever standard wing flight from summit Chinese climber and extreme sports athlete Zhang Jing has become the first person to paraglide from the summit of Mt Ama Dablam (6,856 metres) using a standard paraglider wing, marking a historic milestone in Himalayan aerial adventure. Nepal 17 Nov, 2025
UNESCO strengthens community led biodiversity monitoring in Kanchenjunga A two-day workshop on the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) Project, focused on community engagement for Biodiversity Conservation in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, has concluded in Phungling. Nepal 04 Nov, 2025
