Introduction
Hello everyone, I am Khadananda Paudel. I currently work with Bird Conservation Nepal as a senior program manager. I look forward to learning about various biodiversity conservation issues as well as conservation success stories across the globe through this platform.
I am interested to learn about conservation of birds and biodiversity and associated principles.
Khadananda Paudel
(He/Him)
Senior Program Manager, Bird Conservation Nepal
Mr. Paudel currently serves as a senior program manager at Bird Conservation Nepal. He has over fourteen years of experience in bird and biodiversity conservation, fundraising, project planning and implementation, and engaging with local communities to safeguard threatened bird species.
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Hello, Khadananda! I am Fairuse, working as a Community Advocate at WildHub. A warm welcome to our diverse group!
It’s inspiring to see your extensive dedication to bird and biodiversity conservation for so long. Would you like to share more about your work with the local communities?
Also, as I am from Bangladesh, I'm particularly curious if you’ve worked on any projects that involve migratory birds between Nepal and Bangladesh. It would be fascinating to learn about cross-border conservation efforts!
Welcome to WildHub, Khadananda! Great to have you here.
A few days ago I came across a new study done in Nepal's Madhesh province. Between 2022-2024 researchers at Tribhuvan University, in Kathmandu, have conducted an extensive biodiversity survey in Madhesh that revealed a wealth of wildlife living there, which are sadly facing huge threats due to human-wildlife conflict and infrastructure development.
Researchers found that bird diversity was the richest, with over 500 species identified in the area - accounting for almost 2/3 of Nepal's known bird population. A few of these species are listed as "critically endangered", making Madhesh province a vital habit for these species and in urgent need of protection. The area apparently lacks protected areas officially designated for conservation, partly due to the fact that the province has been largely overlooked when it comes to biodiversity conservation. Are you aware of this study? And can you tell us more about it? Do you know if there are any plans for the establishment of protected areas and stronger legislation in the province (now that more data is available)?