Nepal Launches $4.5 Million Project to Reduce Human–Tiger Conflict
Nepal has launched a new $4.5 million conservation project to manage human–tiger conflict and promote peaceful coexistence in tiger habitats across the country.
The initiative is a joint effort between the Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal. It is funded under the Global Environment Facility-8 (GEF-8) program and will run for five years.
The project is titled “Managing Human–Tiger Interface in Nepal.” The ministry will lead implementation, while WWF Nepal will support the project as a technical and funding partner.
What the Project Will Do
The program will focus on practical, community-based solutions. Its key goals include:
Improving tiger habitat management
Reducing human–wildlife conflict
Supporting alternative livelihoods for local commun...