It is an introductory guide for learning about wetlands. It includes 15 modules containing basic information on wetlands, their types and importance, Ramsar convention, Ramsar sites, World Wetlands Day, threats to wetlands, measures for addressing wetland problems, and climate change and wetlands. It also includes handful of information on current status of wetlands in Nepal and associated conservation efforts. More focus is given to make this guide simple and user-friendly, so that students, teachers, community workers and wetland enthusiasts can use it for gaining wetland knowledge....
It is an introductory guide for learning about wetlands. It includes 15 modules containing basic information on wetlands, their types and importance, ...
Ramsar sites of Nepal are reservoir of biodiversity and source of livelihood for many communities. Ramsar sites and associated biodiversity are plagued with multitude of problems caused by natural and anthropogenic factors: overuse of resources, proliferation of alien invasive species, encroachment, wildlife killing, chemical input, erosion, sedimentation, limited scientific research, lack of management planning and low level of conservation awareness among local people. National Wetlands Policy has been formulated addressing need for an integrated and coordinated approach to wetlands...
Ramsar sites of Nepal are reservoir of biodiversity and source of livelihood for many communities. Ramsar sites and associated biodiversity are plague...