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Groundbreaking Conservation in Eastern Nepal

Saturday, January 26, 2019,
2:00 pm
to 3:30 pm

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A snow leopard stares into the distance. (photo © Eric Kilby via the Flickr Creative Commons license)

Come meet Rajeev Goyal and Priyanka Bista, the leaders of one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world. Three years ago, this young couple founded KTK-BELT to establish a 250-km biodiversity corridor of protected lands and learning centers (“Vertical University”) in eastern Nepal, spanning from the low-elevation Koshi Tappu Wildlife Sanctuary to the top of Kanchengunga, the third tallest peak in the world.

At six different elevations, KTK-BELT protects iconic and endangered fauna and flora, including snow leopards, red pandas, pangolins, rhododendron forests, endangered birds, crocodiles, and dolphins. The project has attracted international attention for its success in working with local and indigenous cultures and providing new educational opportunities for girls and women.

2 to 3 p.m. at the Harris Center. For more information, please contact Scott Hecker at (603) 562-7119 or by email.

Details

Date:
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time:
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Events Category:

Contact

Scott Hecker
Phone:
(603) 562-7119
Email:
scott@icfcanada.org

Location

Harris Center for Conservation Education
83 Kings Hwy
Hancock, NH 03449 United States
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