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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