Govt, WWF Nepal sign $4.5 million deal to promote human-tiger coexistence
Summary
The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal have signed a $4.5 million agreement to promote human-tiger coexistence in Nepal through a five-year Global Environment Facility-funded project.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal signed a $4.5 million agreement to manage human-tiger conflict in Nepal.
- The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility-8 (GEF-8) and will be implemented over five years.
- The initiative focuses on habitat management, livelihood alternatives, and knowledge-based management to promote coexistence.
- The agreement emphasizes Nepal's commitment to sustainable development and safeguarding biodiversity.
