Nature Conservation Initiative Nepal (NCI-Nepal)

Nature Conservation Initiative Nepal (NCI-Nepal) is a youth-led, science-based organization that maintains connection with social aspects of communities where it works. NCI-Nepal works in a variety of capacities, including: researching ecosystems’ functions and biodiversity conservation, considering sustainable development; innovating new ways to minimize environmental pollution; mitigating impacts of climate change and advocating for adaptation mechanisms; sensitizing communities to disaster risk reduction and management; conserving water and managing watersheds; developing and implementing clean energy; and organizing local, regional, national and international trainings, workshops and conferences. NCI-Nepal prioritizes knowledge sharing by promoting international exposure to its representatives in order to share and gain information on challenges and opportunities in mountains.