Kathmandu,Nepal
Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, President of Nepal, praised the 25 years of continued efforts of the Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) on environmental awareness, conservation, and sustainable development during a visit by NEFEJ officials and members on January 7, 2011 at President's Office, Maharajgunj. The purpose of the visit was to inform him about the activities, achievements and plans of NEFEJ.
Laxman Upreti, president led the team of NEFEJ members, environmentalists and conservationists, environmental journalists and editors. Mr. Upreti handed over a memorandum, a video documentary, and NEFEJ publications to President Dr. Yadav. The memorandum drew the attention of Dr. Yadav on issues of environment, conservation, and sustainable development, particularly Siwalik (Churia) conservation. Similarly, the video documentary highlighted the major activities of NEFEJ since its inception. The publications included books and other materials published by NEFEJ.
Mr. Upreti also briefed Dr. Yadav about the efforts of NEFEJ in Siwalik Conservation and in drawing the attention of people in the conservation efforts, and its role in raising awareness for its conservation. NEFEJ had carried out the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) project to develop strengthened institutional capacity of local environment based NGOs, and had supported conservation efforts of Churia based NGOs.
Following an initiative of President Yadav, the Government of Nepal has launched a project President's Churia Conservation Project in 2010. The Churia Range is sparsely populated and rises to an altitude of more than 4,000 feet. Between the Churia Range to the south and the Mahabharat Range to the north, there are broad basins at altitudes of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, about 10 miles wide, and 20 to 40 miles long these basins are referred to as the Inner Terai.
Founder President of NEFEJ Krishna Prasad Sighdhyal, senior journalist Mr. Bhairab Risal, biodiversity expert Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha, environmentalist Mr. Surya Man Shakya, Tirtha Koirala, former President of NEFEJ Mr. Tirtha Koirala and others expressed their views on how the environmental and conservation movement evolved in Nepal. They also suggested steps Dr. Yadav could take to lead and support conservation efforts and protect of environment.
Dr. Yadav expressed a deep concern for conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and the environment. He also urged concerned stakeholders to join hands in these fields citing that the single national effort is not enough to attain conservation goals.
Laxman Upreti, president led the team of NEFEJ members, environmentalists and conservationists, environmental journalists and editors. Mr. Upreti handed over a memorandum, a video documentary, and NEFEJ publications to President Dr. Yadav. The memorandum drew the attention of Dr. Yadav on issues of environment, conservation, and sustainable development, particularly Siwalik (Churia) conservation. Similarly, the video documentary highlighted the major activities of NEFEJ since its inception. The publications included books and other materials published by NEFEJ.
Mr. Upreti also briefed Dr. Yadav about the efforts of NEFEJ in Siwalik Conservation and in drawing the attention of people in the conservation efforts, and its role in raising awareness for its conservation. NEFEJ had carried out the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) project to develop strengthened institutional capacity of local environment based NGOs, and had supported conservation efforts of Churia based NGOs.
Following an initiative of President Yadav, the Government of Nepal has launched a project President's Churia Conservation Project in 2010. The Churia Range is sparsely populated and rises to an altitude of more than 4,000 feet. Between the Churia Range to the south and the Mahabharat Range to the north, there are broad basins at altitudes of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, about 10 miles wide, and 20 to 40 miles long these basins are referred to as the Inner Terai.
Founder President of NEFEJ Krishna Prasad Sighdhyal, senior journalist Mr. Bhairab Risal, biodiversity expert Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha, environmentalist Mr. Surya Man Shakya, Tirtha Koirala, former President of NEFEJ Mr. Tirtha Koirala and others expressed their views on how the environmental and conservation movement evolved in Nepal. They also suggested steps Dr. Yadav could take to lead and support conservation efforts and protect of environment.
Dr. Yadav expressed a deep concern for conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and the environment. He also urged concerned stakeholders to join hands in these fields citing that the single national effort is not enough to attain conservation goals.
Source: www.nefej.org
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