At WWF Nepal, we seek to increase and manage populations of priority species and their habitats, restore lost wildlife populations in their former ranges, and reduce negative human-wildlife interactions. WWF Nepal has identified six threatened species as focal species which include the tiger, greater one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, pangolin, red panda, and snow leopard. WWF Nepal supports the Government of Nepal in the conservation and management of these focal species within Nepal’s Protected Areas, and outside protected areas in WWF’s priority landscapes. WWF Nepal works with government agencies, local communities as well as non-conventional partners to coordinate with global, regional, and bilateral flora and mechanisms to curb poaching and control illegal wildlife trade of focal species.
With the new federal structure in place, WWF Nepal has also been collaborating with local and provincial government to enhance local capacities. WWF Nepal also supports the exploration and application of tested technologies in wildlife crime monitoring, provides technical assistance in formulating and revising applicable policies and laws at all three tiers of the government, and in enhancing transboundary collaboration with India to minimize wildlife trade across its borders. WWF Nepal has also supported the development and mobilization of the country’s largest network of community based anti-poaching units spread across its priority working sites.