Large and small hazard events are already a main cause of mortality second only to epidemics for mountain populations in nepal. It aims to integrate the conservation and sustainable management of forests as a part of environmental planning. Since 1911, 500 kw power generation at pharping, now reached 782. In nepal, mostly found in lumbini and western terai regions. Critically endangered species in india according to the red data book of international union for conservation of nature iucn, there are 47 critically. The world banks recently published little green data book 2003 contains these and other useful facts on agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, energy, pollution, water, and sanitation. As part of the bmubiki funded scaling up mountain ecosystem based adaptation project, an iucn delegation from the asia regional office and nepal. The iucn green list of protected and conserved areas is the first global standard of best practice for areabased conservation. The iucn publishes iucn red list of threatened species canada protects unique glass sponge reefs the conservation community is celebrating a new marine protected area mpa for canadas ancient and unique glass sponge reefs, which provide a vital habitat to a wide range of marine animals including endangered rockfish.
Aboriginal hunting in west nepal with reference to musk deer. When discussing the iucn red list, the official term threatened is a grouping of three categories. The little green data book provides approximately 50 indicators for more than 200 countries based on world development indicators 2016 and its online. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity.
It publishes red data book which contains a list of threatened species vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered. The ecology and feeding behaviour of the himalayan tahr hemitragus jemlahicus in the langtang valley, nepal. Birdlife international is the worlds largest nature conservation partnership. The kaiserihind is much sought after by butterfly collectors for its beauty and rarity. Iucn nepal has identified 163 wetlands in 19 terai districts covering 724,257 hectares bhandari, 1998. Green webii investigates the iucns role in global biodiversity conservation. Program and policy development in environment conservation domain a comparative study of india, pakistan, nepal, and bangladesh. Review on research and conservation of otters in nepal. Iucn red list india red data list red book part2 pmf ias. The iucn nepal country office was officially opened on 23 february 1995 in association with the ministry of finance. Endangered marine mammals freshwater river dolphin south asian river dolphin because of the sound it produces when breathing.
Prakash kumar paudel, bishnu prasad bhattarai, and pavel kindlmann. Nepal and the surrounding himalayan region are particularly vulnerable to climate change because of their abrupt ecological and climatic transitions. The red data book is the record of the list of animals and plants which are facing the risk of danger. The iucn nepal country office was formally opened in 1995 in close association with the ministry of finance. Green for species that were formerly endangered, but their numbers have started to. Iucns best known publication, the red data book on the conservation status of species, was first published in 1964. National mammal red list index for nepal and also measuring the success of conservation projects that have already been implemented. Created in 1948, iucn is now the worlds largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 member organisations and some 16,000 experts. It explores how nature protection priorities and approaches are promoted or addressed by iucn, an international organization, and how environment conservation policies are created and maintained in states with different. Hydropower development in nepal climate change, impacts. The current practice of dumping solid waste on riverbanks or in open spaces has resulted in serious environmental and public health problems. The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material. Iucn red list india as of march 2019 the list contains critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable species. Iucn red list india red data list red book part1 pmf ias.
The species has been extinct from malaysia, thailand and phillipines. Panauti municipality, kabhrepalanchok district, nepal duration. Iucn red list india pdf download endangered, extinct species indiathe iucn red list of threatened species, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. An account of the kingdom of nepal and territories annexed to this dominion by the house oj gorkha. Provide membership support and services including coordination, facilitation and support to the iucn nepal national committee. Teinopalpus imperialis, the kaiserihind, is a rare species of swallowtail butterfly found from nepal and north india east to north vietnam. Impeyan pheasant himalayan monal scientific classification.
Isbn 9782880326036 via biodiversity heritage library. It is a programme of certification for protected and conserved areas national parks, natural world heritage sites, community conserved areas, nature reserves and so on that are effectively managed and fairly governed. Unpublished manuscript prepared for the deer specialist group, iucn. Nepal has an extreme altitudinal range from 608850 m with heterogeneous topography and distinct climatic zones. They include vulnerable, endangered, rare and even extinct animals and plants on the list. May 16, 2019 iucn red list india as of march 2019 the list contains critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable species. Un2 the little green data book presents a number of environmental indicators based on the world development indicators and its accompanying cdrom. Red data book it is a document established by iucn in the year 1964 for. The establishment of green areas with complex structural vegetation will improve microclimatic conditions for. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Himalayan musk deer moschus moschiferus moschiferus.
The establishment of green areas with complex structural vegetation will improve microclimatic conditions for butterflies, promoting healthier. Red data list red book india 2015 iucn red list india critically. Aboriginal hunting in west nepal with reference to musk. Actively work towards enhancing iucn membership in nepal. Red data book overview, advantages and its disadvantages byjus. Latest current affairs and news current affairs today. The little green data book 2016 green growth knowledge platform. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a. Solid waste management has long presented a challenge in the urban area of nepal.
The list is updated by zoological survey of india zsi from time to time as per the international union for conservation of nature iucn, 1996. An inventory carried out by the international centre for integrated mountain development and the united nations environment programme listed 2,323 glacial lakes 75. Established in 1964, the iucn red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Freshwater ecosystem degradation in the turag river basin is increasing due to rising human settlement, reduced water flow during the dry season, new large land development projects, and toxic emissions caused by brick kilns.
Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. Nepal is richly endowed with natural resources across a variety of ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, high mountains, the himalayas and t. Standards and perspectives from the iucn program policy development in environment conservation domain with reference to india, pakistan, nepal, and bangladesh investigates the iucns role in global biodiversity conservation policy as well as in national program development in india, pakistan, nepal and bangladesh. International union for conservation of nature wikipedia. The iucn international union for conservation of nature is to hold world conservation congress in marseille, france in june 2020. The iucn red list of threatened species, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The namey nichu watershed, located in paro district is a mediumsized watershed managed by a community forest cf group, as part of a 10year forest management plan developed by the group. Green data book stores the information of species that have been recovered and are no more endangered or threatened. The iucn red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. The idea for the green listwhich compliments the iucn red list that tracks endangered specieswas approved at the world conservation congress in jeju, south korea, this month. Forest conservation and environmental management in nepal. The green peafowl pavo muticus is a peafowl species native to the tropical forests of southeast asia. It includes the names of some 33,000 plant species determined to be rare or threatened on a global scale.
Tahr in a nepal national park volume 15 issue 2 michael j. The impact of climate change on biodiversity in nepal. Conservation assessments were provided by the iucn species survival commission, the national botanical institute south africa, environment australia and csiro. A new publication that features the first assessment of nepals birdlife based on iucn red list criteria was launched recently at an event at the zoological society of london zsl. Green pages are used for those species that were formerly endangered but have now. Make the right to a healthy natural environment a human right. Nepal government has planned to increase its current 67.
Iucn to kickoff green list for fully conserved species. Jul 31, 2015 ensure that regular support and inputs are provided to iucn staff in nepal through regular ongoing performance management with a view to building up a diverse and integrated team of iucn personnel in the country which is viewed and views itself as a component of a wider south asia group and regional team. Iucn red list 2017 pdf download how often is the iucn. Dec 24, 2012 the red data book is the record of the list of animals and plants which are facing the risk of danger. Green webii investigates iucns role in global biodiversity conservation policy as. Green webii investigates the iucn s role in global biodiversity conservation policy as well as in national program development in india, pakistan, nepal and bangladesh.
The kaiserihind is a very rare, stunning swallowtail known from nepal to southern myanmar. Present status of ganges river dolphins platanista gangetica. This paper provides information on the status of forests and environmental problems related to forestry in nepal. Nepal has endowed high potential of water resources, covering 395,000 ha 48% area within 45,000 km in length of 6000 rivers with 170 billion m3 annual runoff and 45,610 mw feasible hydroelectricity generation. Focus on national strategies for sustainable development. In partnership with various government line agencies as well as nongovernment organisations, our programmes in the country aim to conserve biodiversity to improve and secure livelihoods. View red data book iucn ppts online, safely and virusfree. Green webii standards and perspectives from the iucn. Iucn red list india pdf download endangered species in. The country is considered a biodiversity hotspot, with nearly a quarter of the land area located in protected areas. Threatened description the kaiserihind is a superb green, black and orange tailed butterfly. Iucn green list of protected and conserved areas iucn.
Thanks to the nepal red data list committee for their guidance and support of the project and. Present status of ganges river dolphins platanista. A series of regional red lists are produced by countries or. The sixvolume publication is now also freely available online as an invaluable conservation reference. The national red list series contains detailed accounts of more than 800 specie. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The book provides insights into iucns work and its influence in nepal, india. The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Panauti municipality, kabhrepalanchok district, nepal. National red list book for nepals birds published and online. Iucn red list india pdf download endangered species in india. Species treated as threatened are listed by various agencies as well as by some private organizations.
Listed in dnpwc act 2029 appendix i, cites appendix i and iucn red data book as lower risknear threatened. The iucn red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1963, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Green webii investigates the iucns role in global biodiversity conservation policy as well as in national program development in india, pakistan, nepal and bangladesh. Standards and perspectives from the iucn program policy development in environment conservation domain with reference to india, pakistan, nepal, and bangladesh investigates the iucn s role in global biodiversity conservation policy as well as in national program development in india, pakistan, nepal and bangladesh. Iucn red list 2017 pdf download how often is the iucn red list. Integrating solid waste and natural resource management practices in panauti municipality for improved waste management and local green economy location. It has been listed as endangered on the iucn red list since 2009 because the global population has been declining rapidly and is severely fragmented due to loss of habitat. The international union for conservation of nature iucn is the worlds main authority on the conservation status of species. A map of districts and protected areas shaded in green. Endangered marine mammals freshwater river dolphin south asian river dolphin because of the sound it produces. Iucn nepal kathmandu, nepal environmental conservation. Maintain an excellent relationship with the government of nepal. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies.
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