Smriti Mallapaty
A conservative harvest
The potential for community forestry to improve the health of forests and the lives of those who protect them remains untapped.
Aug 31, 2013
Seeding the future
The use of modern seeds stands to erode the genetic diversity of local seed varieties in Nepal
Jul 15, 2013
Conservation history: ‘A Boy from Siklis’ by Manjushree Thapa
The legacy of Chandra Gurung, pioneer in the field of conservation in Nepal.
Jan 01, 2010
Glaciers take the heat
The receding glaciers of the Himalaya offer a critical case study of the region’s approach to climate change, in spite of and as a result of scarce scientific data.
Oct 01, 2009
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