Achievements of NTNC
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A national organization that is recognized nationally and internationally for pioneering, conceptualizing and implementing innovative ideas, such as:
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Implemented landscape level conservation programs (tiger, rhino),
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Successfully managed and is managing two Conservation Areas in Nepal,
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ICDP (community-based conservation interventions) model designed, tested, piloted and implemented; examples – ACAP and Baghmara Community Forestry in Chitwan,
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Pioneered the implementation of a self-financing national conservation modality (ACAP),
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Significantly contributed in developing and implementing eco-tourism model
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Piloted and successfully implemented captive breeding,
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Pioneer in wildlife science research,
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Managing the only national Zoo in the country in a financially sustainable manner,
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Linked micro-hydro promotion with forest protection in program areas;
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Instrumental in providing science and evidence-based inputs for policy dialogue and policy formulation at the national level; as well as being the national knowledge base in biodiversity conservation;
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Initiated formulation of Conservation Area Regulations and buffer zone regulations;
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Trusted partner of the Government and international development partners;
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First national institution to be entrusted by multilateral organizations such as the ADB, GEF and UNF to implement conservation and biodiversity programs/projects;
Recognized internationally and awarded the following for its unique achievements:
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Tourism for Tomorrow – Worldwide and Asia-Pacific,
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J. Paul Getty Conservation Award,
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UNEP Global 500 Award,
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Deutscher-Riesburo-Varband Award of Tourism and Environment,
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Abraham Conservation Award from WWF for the Tourism Management Sub-committee of Chhomrong Village;
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Human resources of NTNC recognized and in demand nationally and globally;
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Fully managed by Nepalese personnel.