Publisher : International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
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Publication year : 1997
Thematic : Conservation
Language : English
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The Kanchanjunga massif straddles Nepal in the east, India to the west, and the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China to the north. This mountain system is characterized by rich biological and cultural diversity. For effective conservation and development of the Kanchanjunga Mountain System, it is important that the three countries collaborate in drawing up acommon vision ang a long-term action plan. In order to facilitate this important process of regional collaboration, ICIMOD organised this meeting with the active involvement and support of the World Wildlife Fund Nepal Programme in the Kathmandu from March 31 to April 2, 1997.
The participants at the meeting were comprised of government officials from the Department of Forests/Wildlife from the three nations. They presented overview on the status of the Kanchanjunga area in their respective countries. Conservation experts, representing international non-government organisations actively involved in the region, were present, and they facilitated an exchange of ideas and information by providing thematic technical reports. The follow-up discussions centered around development of a common framework for three key aspects: (i)biodiversity assessment and monitoring; (ii) sharing information and management; and (iii) sharing conservation benefits with local people. Deliberations on these three key aspects led to a set of recommendations and a follow-up action plan to be jointly pursued in future.
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Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje
