US provides assistance to Nepal to prevent Illegal wildlife trade

Summary

The US government has donated over $700,000 worth of equipment to Nepal's park rangers and conservation stakeholders to help prevent illegal wildlife trade and strengthen national park patrols.

Key Points
  • The US government donated equipment worth over $700,000 to Nepal for wildlife protection.
  • The assistance targets park rangers, anti-poaching activists, and local communities in Nepal.
  • The aid package includes laptops, walkie-talkies, cameras, binoculars, and medical kits.
  • The donation aims to discourage transnational wildlife crime and protect biodiversity in Nepal.
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