News and Events
World Frog Day with a Hike to Shivajhatta!
Marking our very first celebration of World Frog Day, a team of around 10 enthusiastic participants from Research Association Hattisar-RAH, and Nepal Student Association Of Microbiology – NSAM embarked on a short, refreshing hike to Shivajhatta on March 20!
Raptor Research Techniques Workshop in Dharan
We recently conducted a one-day workshop on “Research Techniques and Methods for Raptors” in collaboration with Himalayan Raptors, Research Association Hattisar (RAH), Nepal Student Association of Microbiology (NSAM), and Central Campus of Technology, Dharan.
Community Unites for Pangolin Conservation in Dharan-14
On March 3 2025, a significant step was taken towards the conservation of the endangered Chinese Pangolin at Panchakanya Forest, Dharan-14. A collaborative initiative saw the installation of an informative board dedicated to raising awareness about pangolin conservation.
Celebrating World Pangolin Day 2025: Inspiring Youth for Conservation
This year, we celebrated World Pangolin Day 2025 with the theme “Youth Legacy for Pangolin Conservation” across four districts in Nepal—Sunsari, Jhapa, Morang, and Khotang. The event brought together over 450 participants, including students, teachers, and volunteers, to raise awareness about pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, and the urgent need to protect them.
Jalapa Eco-Club Celebrates Pangolin Awareness with Students
We are excited to share another update from our Eco-Club for Chinese Pangolin Conservation project! The Jalapa Eco-Club from Shree Jalapa Secondary English School recently held a fun and educational event to teach students about pangolins on the occasion of World Pangolin Day 2025.
Evergreen Eco-Club Celebrates World Pangolin Day 2025 in Haunchur, Khotang
The school’s newly formed Evergreen Eco-Club recently celebrated World Pangolin Day 2025 with great enthusiasm and commitment, marking a significant milestone in their journey as young conservationists.
Eco-Club Formed at Diktel English Secondary Boarding School
On Magh 22, 2081 (February 4, 2024), Diktel English Secondary Boarding School (DESBS) successfully formed a 27-member DESBS Eco-Club. This formation follows NCSC’s two-day eco-club workshop, where the school participated alongside six other institutions.
First Phase of Wildlife Monitoring Trainings in Khotang for Bear Conservation
We conducted wildlife monitoring training programs to our targeted communities on January 16 and 17 in Sungdel and Phedi.
Community Forest User Groups Empowered Through Wildlife Monitoring Training in Jalapa
A one-day training program was conducted on January 13, 2025, for community forest user groups in Jalapa, Khotang.
Eco-Club Workshop in Jalapa, Khotang: Empowering Young Conservationists
The two-day Eco-club Workshop in Jalapa, Khotang, concluded, leaving a lasting impact on the young participants. The workshop aimed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become active environmental stewards.
Two-day QGIS Training at Degree Campus, Biratnagar
NCSC recently conducted a two-day GIS training program from December 27-28, 2024, at Biratnagar with our partner Degree Campus.
Initial Consultation Meetings with Communties for bear conservation in Khotang
We have conducted initial consultation meetings with two Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs), and the ward chairperson in Sungdel, Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality on December 15, 2024.
Initial Consultation Meetings with Local CFUGs for Pangolin Conservation in Khotang
We recently held a consultation meeting with three Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) in Jalapa, Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, Ward 12.
Local Communities in Terathum Learn About Orchid Conservation
On October 25th, a one-day awareness program was held in Lasune Bazar, Terathum District, to educate local communities about the importance of orchids in the ecosystem.
Community Symposium Showcases Biodiversity Findings From Camera Trapping
A symposium was held on October 4th to unveil the captivating results of a camera trapping initiative in Deuri, Gaighat. The event, organized by the Saraswoti Community Forest User Group (CFUG), showcased the diverse wildlife captured in 46 camera trap sites across 13 CFUGs.
Successful Conclusion of Community Conservation Workshop 2024
The two-day Community Conservation Workshop has concluded successfully, equipping participants with valuable skills and knowledge to initiate and lead effective community-based conservation projects.
Species Distribution Modelling Workshop 2024
The Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC), in collaboration with Green Pixel, successfully conducted a four-day Species Distribution Modeling (SDM) workshop. The workshop was attended by six participants…
International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation: A Global Discussion
The Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC), along with Sustaina Greens LLP (India), successfully hosted the International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation on September 15th, 2024.
Pangolin Awareness in Khotang Schools
We successfully conducted a pangolin awareness program in 14 schools across Khotang district. A total of 725 students participated in the program, which included:1. Educational materials, 2. Interactive presentations, 3. Quizzes and discussions.
International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation
The Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC), in collaboration with Sustaina Greens LLP, is thrilled to host the upcoming International Symposium on Pollinator Conservation. This virtual event will take place on September 15th, 2024.
Call for Community Conservation Workshop 2024
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and strengthening community resilience? Our Community Conservation Workshop is your opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to initiate and lead successful conservation projects.
Himalayan Pollinator Patrol Data Now on GBIF!
Great news, citizen scientists! We’re thrilled to announce that all the data collected during Pollinator Week and Big Butterfly Count Nepal 2024 is now available on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) under our Himalayan Pollinator Patrol program!
Call to Participate in the Big Butterfly Count Nepal 2024
We are excited to announce the Big Butterfly Count Nepal 2024, a nationwide citizen science initiative to monitor and conserve our precious butterfly populations.
Join us to help gather vital data on butterfly populations and contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts in Nepal. Whether you are a seasoned butterfly enthusiast or a curious beginner, your involvement is invaluable.
Pollinator Week 2024 Celebration
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration managed by Pollinator Partnership to support pollinator health and raise awareness about their importance. This year’s theme, “Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture,” emphasizes envisioning a future where pollinators not only survive but thrive.
Celebrate Pollinator Week 2024 at Ranibari Community Forest!
Join us for a fun and educational weekend dedicated to our buzzing friends!🦋🐝
Bring your family and friends for a day of learning and fun! Discover the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem and how you can help protect them. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the change and enjoy some outdoor fun!
Himalayan Pollinator Patrol: A Citizen Science Approach for Pollinator Conservation
Welcome to the Himalayan Pollinator Patrol, a citizen science initiative dedicated to the conservation and study of pollinators across Nepal and the Himalayan region. Join us in our mission to protect these vital species and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Project Update: Exciting Discoveries in Phase 1 of RBA Lamjung!
We’re thrilled to share a progress update on the Rapid Biodiversity Assessment of the Dona Lake and Dudh Pokhari Complex! Our first phase, conducted from April 17th to May 17th, yielded some fascinating results.
NCSC Celebrates World Dhole Day at Bright Future Academy School
The Nature Conservation and Study Center (NCSC), along with partner organizations, hosted an educational World Dhole Day event at Bright Future Academy School on May 28th, 2024.
Save The Frogs Day 2024 Celebration
To celebrate this years Save The Frogs Day, we partnered with Ranibari Community Forest User Group, Research Association Hattisar (RAH), Nepal Student Association of Microbiology (NSAM), and IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), to organize a series of events in Nepal…
Join the Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC) as we celebrate Save The Frogs Day! This year, we’re hosting events in Kathmandu and Dharan to raise awareness about the importance of amphibian conservation.
Successful GBIF Training Program Held at Central Campus of Technology, Dharan
The Central Campus of Technology, Dharan (CCT Dharan) in collaboration with the Nature Conservation and Study Center (NCSC) hosted a successful GBIF Training Program on Chaitra 15-16, 2080 (March 28-29, 2024).
Forging Partnerships: Exploring Living Mountain Lab at Godavari
On 13 February 2024, our team went to visit the Living Mountain Lab at Godavari with the goal of exploring innovative sustainable technologies and a four-party meeting with ICIMOD Living Mountain Lab, Ranibari Community Forest Users Group, and The Jane Goodall Institute Nepal.
GIS Training Held at Central Campus of Technology, Dharan
A 5-day GIS training program was held at the Central Campus of Technology (CCT) in Dharan from February 7th to 12th, 2024, for graduate students from CCT and Mechi Multiple Campus.
Empowering Communities for Small Carnivore Conservation in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale
We’re excited to share a progress update on our project “Conserving Small Carnivores in the Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale Landscape of Nepal,” where we prioritize community-driven approaches to protecting these vital ecological players.
NCSC at Nepal Owl Festival 2024
Nature Conservation and Study Centre participated in the Nepal Owl Festival 2024, held on February 2nd and 3rd in Lopre, Parbat, Nepal. We joined forces with Friends of Nature (FON) and Natural Resource Conservation Organization to celebrate these magnificent birds and raise awareness about their crucial role in our ecosystem.
Camera trap training for community members in Dakshinkali
On February 2nd, 2024, we held a camera trap training session in Dakshinkali for 20 individuals residing near the Gopaleshwor Community Forest. This training aimed to equip community members with the knowledge and skills to actively participate in biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.
First Wildlife Monitoring Training for Community Forest User Groups in Udayapur
We are excited to share a recent development in our “Initiating Community Conservation in the Unprotected Trijuga Forest, Udayapur, Nepal” project: a successful Wildlife Monitoring training held for community forest user groups (CFUGs) in Gaighat, Udayapur in 28 January, 2024.
Community Conservation Workshop-January 2024
We conducted a two-day workshop on Community Conservation with a diverse group of students and professionals gathered in Kathmandu with Community Conservation Inc. and Community Conservation Nepal.
Call for Two-Day Community Conservation Workshop 2024
This workshop is specifically designed for students and early career professionals who are actively involved in or deeply interested in community-based conservation projects.
Species Distribution Modelling Workshop (SDM 2023)
A four-day Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) workshop held from December 17-20, 2023 at Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC).
NCSC Takes a Step Towards Open Biodiversity Data with Introduction to GBIF
We conducted a short online orientation session on the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)!
Community Conservation of Trijuga Forest Project Sparks Interest in Udayapur
The team behind the “Initiating Community Conservation in the Unprotected Trijuga Forest, Udayapur, Nepal” project recently held a successful introductory meeting with crucial stakeholders in Udayapur.
“Conserving Small Carnivores” Project Makes Headway in Eastern Nepal
The Conserving Small Carnivores in the Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale Landscape of Nepal project is gaining momentum with a series of successful introductory meetings.
Strengthening Collaboration with Educational Institutions
Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC) is excited to announce the signing of three key Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in recent weeks, solidifying its commitment to collaborative biodiversity conservation efforts in Nepal.
Project update: Turtle project’s fieldwork completed
Our dedicated Turtle Team has wrapped up 7 weeks of fieldwork in the lowlands of eastern Nepal, gathering crucial data on the Endangered Indian Peacock Soft-Shell Turtle.
Introductory meeting with communities of Dakshinkali
On 29 September 2023, we held a short introductory meeting with the communities of Dakshinkali Municipality, ward-7, to introduce our project.
Our Partnership with Conservation Evidence
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Conservation Evidence. This is a testament to our joint dedication to preserving biodiversity and enhancing the resilience of conservation practices.
Pollinators Week 2023 Celebration: Dharan
We celebrated Pollinators Week 2023 at Mount Hermon Academy, Dharan with a Student Awareness Camp organized by our partner, Research Association Hattisar-RAH.
Poster Competition – Pollinators Week 2023
Submit your original poster designs and join us in spreading awareness about the crucial role of pollinators in our ecosystem. Together, let’s make a difference!
Species Distribution Modeling Workshop 2023
Our Species Distribution Modeling (SDM) Workshop was a success, bringing together passionate individuals to explore the world of SDM using R software.
वैशाख १५ मा हुने सेभ द फ्रग्स डे २०२३ उभयचरहरूको संरक्षणमा हातेमालाे गर्ने अवसर हाे ।
Save the Frogs Day 2023, happening on April 28 is an opportunity to come together for conservation of amphibians.
Workshop on Community Conservation in Nepal 2023
On 25 April, 2023, we co-hosted a workshop on community conservation in Nepal along with Community Conservation, Inc., Greenhood Nepal and Community Conservation Nepal.
Hiking to Mark National Learn About Butterflies Day 2023
Butterfly Watchers Nepal, Bhaktapur Jaycees, and Nature Conservation and Study Centre jointly organized a Hiking Program to mark National Learn About Butterflies Day 2023.
Chamero, Chiuri, and Chepang (Bats and Butter Trees): Project Update
Several project activities have been completed including – Chiuri Sapling Plantation, Bat Monitoring Training, Vegetation Survey of Chiuri, Bat Habitat Survey, and Beekeeping Workshop.
Community Conservation Workshop for professional development
Community Conservation Workshop was organized in Kathmandu during 23-24 September, 2022. It covered the basics of community conservation with hands-on practice of developing methods, including initiating relationships, co-designing and implementing the projects with communities.
Second One-day workshop on occupancy modeling with R
Second One-day workshop on occupancy modeling with R was organized on July 24, 2022, Nature Conservation and Study Centre Headquarter, Prayagmarg, Kathmandu.
Ecological documentary – Bats for balanced ecosystem
To spread awareness on the important role of fruit-bats as pollinators, a filmmaking crew was deployed on site to capture the pollination process of Chiuri flowers during December 2021. The documentary is now available in Nepali language with Nepali and English subtitles in our official YouTube channel.
Interaction Session on Croaking Monsoon 2022
A short interaction session on “Croaking Monsoon 2022” was held with about 300 students at Creative Academy, Kirtipur with Environment Protection and Study Center.
One-day workshop on occupancy modeling with R
NCSC organized a one-day workshop on occupancy modeling with R on July 10, 2022. The workshop was aimed as an introduction class on occupancy for wildlife students and researchers.
Celebrating National Pollinators Week 2022 in Dharan
We are also celebrating the National Pollinators Week 2022 in collaboration with Bino Foundation, Central Campus of Technology and Nepal Students Association of Microbiology in Dharan.
To celebrate this week, Nature Conservation and Study Centre (NCSC) with Butterfly Watchers Nepal group and Bhaktapur Jaycees is going to organize a week-long hiking program around the forests of Bhaktapur.
Camera Trap demonstration at Women of the World (WOW) Festival 2022 in Lumbini
NCSC team partnered with Community Conservation, Inc. and Community Conservation Nepal to participate in the Women of the World (WOW) Festival 2022 organized by the British Council on 15-16 April 2022 at Lumbini World Heritage Site.
19 March 2022-Hiking to Mark “National Learn About Butterflies Day”
We organized a hiking to mark National Learn About Butterflies Day and a charity program to organize Handmade Sanitary Pad Training in rural school of Nepal in collaboration with Bhaktapur Jaycees and Butterfly Watchers Nepal.
2 February 2022 – Pedal For Conservation: On the Occasion of World Wetland Day 2022
Considering the importance of awareness campaign Bhaktapur Jaycees has conceptualize to organize a cycling program with a theme of “Pedal for Conservation”. The main objective of this activity is to promote the understanding of the problematic issues that the world wetland has been facing and how a small act or the action of the people can assist in the conservation of Nature.
NCSC is organizing a two-day outreach program for school children on Fishing cat and its Habitat, focused on conservation of fishing cats, role of communities in conservation, basic wildlife monitoring, and project updates.
27 November 2021 – Webinar on Antimicrobial Resistance [One Health Webinar Series, Session 3]
Antimicrobial Resistance
25 – 26 September 2021 – Workshop on Biodiversity Conservation of Jagadishpur Reservoir
NCSC is organizing a two-day workshop on Biodiversity Conservation of Jagadishpur Reservoir, focused on conservation of fishing cats, role of communities in conservation, basic wildlife monitoring, and project updates.
18 September 2021 – Pangolin Trail Cleanup 2021
NCSC is collaborating with other organizations to organize a Cleanup Event in Bagh Bhairab Community Forest on Saturday – 18th September 2021. More updates coming soon.
11 September 2021 – People, Plants, and Mental Health [One Health Webinar Series, Session 2]
Mental Health Awareness Among Geriatric Population
Urban Forests For Mental Health
14 August 2021 – COVID-19 Information Sessions [One Health Webinar Series, Session 1]
Pandemic and Virus Spillover
COVID-19 Vaccine: Facts and Myth
24 – 29 November 2019 – Geographic Information System (GIS) training for young graduates
NCSC supported a six-day GIS training for young graduates of Central Campus of Technology, Dharan.
