“Sustainable Rural Development Programs for
Socio-Economic Justice to Himalayan Communities”
As users of our site you already have an interest/awareness in choosing a holiday that causes minimal negative impacts to the environment of the destinations. However, every flight you take produces carbon dioxide (as well as other gases). Himalayan Ecology
Nepal has rich diversity of flora and fauna. This diversity is a reflection of altitudinal and climatic variations within a geographical area of 14.7 million hectares. It is estimated that 54 percent of the country's area is covered with vegetation. A total of 118 ecosystems with 75 vegetation types, and 35 forest types have been identified in Nepal. The country has a biological richness of both the Indo-Malayan and Palaeoarctic realms, including endemic Himalayan flora and fauna. The Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation is the policymaking and inter-sectoral coordinating body for natural environment and sustainable management of forests and biodiversity. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation under the Ministry implements activities related to the management of protected areas. The Department of Forests is responsible for the implementation of national, leasehold, community, and private forestry programs outside the protected areas. The Department of Soil Conservation is responsible for the implementation of soil and water conservation and watershed management activities. Other relevant government organizations are: the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Population and Environment, and the Department of Plant Resources.
While Nepal has gained some strength, it has also faced some challenges in conserving and managing ecosystems and biodiversity. The involvement of local people and NGOs in the conservation of protected areas and community forests is very positive. Similarly, the implementation of integrated watershed management programs have resulted not only in the economic upliftment of rural people, but has also helped in conserving soil, water and the forests. The government's policy is evolving towards involving local people and NGOs in natural resources conservation and management. Incentive based management systems have been proven more appropriate and efficient than command and control policies.
Based on these principles, five projects concepts are proposed for preservation of Himalayan Ecology:
The forest sector has made significant contribution to economic and social development of the country. Nepal is very rich in terms of natural resources and bio-diversity. A broad range of ecosystems flourishes on relatively less area of the land in Nepal. + Details ..
In Nepal’s energy consumption scenario, the traditional bio-fuels such a as firewood, agricultural wastes and animal dung are the major sources of energy which occupies more than 90 percent of the total energy requirement. The so-called “commercial” fuels like fossil fuels and electricity have supplemented only the small quantity. + Details ..
The country needs to use additional energy power to enhance the application and development of technology. Moreover, an additional use of electricity and other energy is needed to direct the country towards industrialization by adopting new and traditional technology. Almost 90 percent of energy in Nepal is supplied by biomass and alternate energy sources. + Details ..
Biological species are invaluable and important for human beings. They are the source of protein. Modern pharmaceutical multi-national companies do not only use many of them traditionally for medicines and Ayurvedic therapy but also. + Details ..
Nepal is a small country situated in type young Himalayan rage called the Himalayas. Though it is small in size, Nepal has more topographical and other environmental diversities. About 83 percent of its total land constitutes High Himalayas and hill areas. + Details ..