Nepal and India Sign Bilateral Agreement on Biodiversity Conservation

Key Points

• Nepal and India signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on biodiversity conservation in New Delhi.
• The MoU aims to coordinate efforts in protected areas, biodiversity, wildlife crime control, and capacity development of field staff.
• The agreement includes provisions for controlling wildlife poaching, illegal trade, research, and awareness at the local level.
• Both countries will exchange wildlife crime information with the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) and review the MoU every three years.