JUDDHA BAHADUR GURUNG

M.Sc. (Natural Resource Management), Norway

Kalanki, Kathmandu, Nepal

Contact: 9851002274 Email: juddhagurung@hotmail.com

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1. Summary

Mr. Juddha Bahadur Gurung is an expert on natural resource management and environment, a senior tourism consultant. Mr. Gurung studied B. Sc. Amrit Science Collage in 1985 (BS 2041) Kathmandu and M.Sc. in zoological science from Tribhuvan University/Nepal in 1988 (BS 2045) Kirtipur Kathmandu later on up-scaled the study on Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Agriculture in Diploma in 1994 and Master Degree in 1995 from University of Life Science (former Agricultural University of Norway), Norway. He worked for the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) during 1992-93 as a Zoologist in a Biodiversity data-based Project. After a Master's degree from the University of Life Science from 1996 to 1999, as a Conservation Officer. Again, National Project coordinator (1999-2003) for Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development in Asia (ASEED Asia), Kathmandu. Later joined teaching practices in (2003-08) and taught Environmental Health and Zoology in the Institute of Health Science, Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Further, the Government of Nepal appointed him as the Member Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) between 2008 and 2013; the statutory organization of Nepal established under the NTNC Act (1982). While in NTNC, his role was instrumental in conceptualizing and materializing the cabinet meeting of the Government of Nepal at Kalapather (5,400 m) on December 4, 2009, the base camp of the highest peak of the world, Mt. Everest.  The global media, like CNN and BBC, broadcast this news to catch the attention of the world for their need to save the Himalaya from climate adversities and indirectly promote tourism in Nepal to the global community. In addition, this event expanded two protected areas, Banke National Park and Gaurishankar Conservation Area, to address the climate change issues. As a conservation leader, his contribution is reflected in tiger conservation.

Again, Mr. Gurung is appointed (11^th Oct 2019) as coordinator for the Gandaki Tourism Year 2019-2022 campaign program by the provincial government of Gandaki. He coordinated a 1-week grand sales mission which started from province 5 (Lumbini), Bagmati, and Madesh, and ended in province 1. Further COVID-19 outbreak impact on tourism in Gandaki province evaluation coordinated and coordination for preparation of the Gandaki Tourism Master Plan team coordinator from the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment.

Mr. Gurung is involved in many social, professional, and development organizations in various capacities.  He is also exposed to Integrated Lake Basin Management through national and global events. Currently, he is the founder and executive member of CODEFUND, providing full-time engagement as Coordinator (Wetlands). He has published several scientific articles on nature conservation, including wildlife, tourism, and has published 7 books about environmental education and science, including curricula based on vernacular Nepali for grades 11 & 12. Many popular articles regarding nature-based and tourism-related issues in Kantipur Daily, Gorkhapatra, The Rising Nepal, Himalayan Post, Himal Khabar Patrika, New Spotlight (fortnightly), Annapurna Post, Samadhan Daily, and Nagarik Daily since 1992.

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2. Academic Qualification

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3. Work Experiences

3.1 Position: Member (3^rd Feb 2021 to 2^nd Feb. 2026), National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission appointed by the Constitutional Council of Nepal on 3^rd Feb 2021 for a six-year term.

3.2 Coordinator for Tourism Year (2019-2022): Gandaki Province government appointment, Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forests, and Environment.

3.3 Position: Wetland Coordinator (2015-2019): Conservation Development Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

1. Project Coordinator for wetland (Jan 2019 to Feb 2020 ): ‘Strengthen local governance in Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolis to restore Dipang Lake (Lake Cluster Pokhara Valley Ramsar) for the climate resilient lake environment, biodiversity, tourism & green livelihoods in Nepal’ funded by WWF Hariyo Ban Program, Kidanaren Nature Conservation Trust (KNCF) Japan.
2. Coordinator (16 April to 15 July 2020) for COVID-19 impact on tourism study in Gandaki Province, task force formed by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest, and Environment, Gandaki Province, Nepal.
3. Coordinator (19^th March 30^th Dec. 2020) Preparation of Gandaki Province Tourism Master Plan by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest, and Environment, Gandaki Province.
4. Team member (Oct 2019 to Sept 2020) for Rara Lake Ramsar site Management plan (2021-2025) preparation as tourism expert, and it is joint program with IUCN and CODEFUND funded by  USAID/PAANI project Kathmandu
5. Thematic team leader (Sept-Dec 2018): Develop quantifiable and measurable sectoral indicators for determining inter government (among sub-national governments) share of benefits from mobilization of natural resources (Mountaineering, Forest, Hydropower, Mining, Water and other resources) awarded by National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission Singh Durbar, Kathmandu funded by World Bank Group Nepal.
6. Team member (Jan-March 2018): A Study on Socio-economic discrimination measures across 753 Local Government Units in Nepal, awarded by the National Natural Resource and Financial Commission, Govt. of Nepal, funded by the World Bank Group, Kathmandu, Nepal.
7. Team member (April–July 2018): Preparation of inventory and harvesting plan of NTFPs in Modi Rural Municipality, Parbat, awarded by Modi Rural Municipality, Parbat.
8. Team Member : (Feb. –Aug 2017) Socio-ecological assessment of Kupindedaha, Salyan Karnali Province, and Preparation of Ramsar information sheet awarded by the National Lake Conservation Development Committee, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
9. Team member (April–June 2017) Profiling Rare, Endangered, and problematic animals of Nepal, awarded by the Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
10. Team member (July–Dec 2016) Development of integrated Lake Basin Management of  Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley, awarded by US Aid-supported program through HBP WWF, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal.
11. Team Leader (April-July 2015): Preparation of Integrated Lake Basin Management plan for Gaidahawa Lake Bishnupura VDC, Rupandehi, Lumbini, awarded by National Lake Conservation and Development Committee, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.4 Position: Member and Secretary (22 Oct. 2008 to 21 Oct. 2013), Governing Board of National Trust for Nature Conservation, Satadobato, Lalitpur.

3.5 Position: Lecturer (Oct. 2003 – Oct. 2008), Nepal Institute of Health Science, Purbanchal University, Boudha, Kathmandu.

3.6 Position: Program Coordinator (2004-2006): All Nepal Institute of Medical Sciences, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.7 Position: National Program Coordinator (March 1999 – Oct. 2003):- Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development in Asia (ASEED-Asia), Kathmandu.

3.8 Position: Training Co-coordinator (March 2000 – Feb 2003): Capacity building and women empowerment of elected and nominated women representatives in local government bodies on Local Governance and environmental protection in 26 Village Development Committees of Parbat.

3.9 Position: Officer In Charge (Sept. 1995 - March 1999) King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC)/Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Unit Conservation office, Sikles, Kaski, and Lo-manthang, Mustang, Nepal.

3.10 Position: Assistant Lecturer (Oct 1991- Feb. 1993): Tribhuwan University, Patan Multiple Campus, Dept. of Zoology, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur.

3.11 Position:- Zoologist (Feb-June 1993) King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation/Annapurna Conservation Area Biodiversity Data Based Project funded by WWF, Washington DC, USA.

3.12 Position: Wildlife Specialist (July-Sept 1992) : (Consultant service for Environmental Impact Assessment of Arun III Power plant) hired by NEW ERA Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.13. Tourism sector

a). Position: Tourist Guide (October 1984 – March 1992) in Shankar Travel and Tours, Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

b). Position: Tourist Guide (Jan. 2004–Sept. 2007) in Your's Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bag Durbar, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal

c). Member (2006 June 11 to 10 August, two months): Nepal Tourism Board's member nomination committee formation and appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

d). Team leader (March 2014 to June 2014): Parbat Multipurpose Tourism Resources Center Business Plan preparation 5 5-member team appointed by Parbat Development Society, Kathmandu, Executive committee decision.

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4. Scholarship and awards

a. NORAD Fellowship rewarded for a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture.

b. Silver Jubilee Coronation Medal awarded by His Majesty, the late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev of Nepal.

c. The Best Eco-Foundation Awarded by The International Ecotourism Society Eurasia Chapter in Sept. 2023, Turkey.

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5. Participants for Workshop, Seminars, and Training

5.1 National workshop participation

a. Participation in Tourist Guide Training conducted by the His Majesty Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, Hotel Management and Tourism Training Center, Rabi Bhawan, Kalimati, Kathmandu, from 18th June 1989 to 21st August 1989 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

b. Participated in Gender Relation Analysis organized by KMTNC/ACAP and UNICEF from 14-16 Nov. 1996 held in Pokhara, Nepal.

c. Participated in the Integrated Conservation and Development Training Program (ICDP) 2nd International training of the Asia/Pacific regional workshop in Nepal held on Oct 1996 in Pokhara, Nepal.

d. Participant on 30-hour report writing for project staff at the British Council from 9-13 June 1997, Kathmandu, Nepal.

e. Participated in Mountain Tourism for Local Development for Program Implementers workshop in Tourism and Related Area held on October 1997 in Pokhara, Nepal.

f. Participated in Monitoring and Evaluation Training Workshop held on 26-28 April 1998 in Pokhara, Nepal.

g. Participant in workshop on Technology of Participant or ToP in Kathmandu, August 2001, Nepal.

5.2 International visit, meeting, workshop, and conferences attended

1. Participant in International Youth Conference in March 11-15, 2000. in Adelaide, Australia
2. Participant in the International Association of Public Participation Workshop on May 6-9, 2001, in Vancouver, Canada.
3. National paper presenter about Youth and Environment Workshop on Oct. 6-8, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan.
4. Participant in International conference on Environmental Educators held in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, Oct 11-16, 2001.
5. Participants for the biannual meeting of Friends of Earth International held in Interlaken, Switzerland, on June 11-17, 2002.
6. Participant from Nepal for International Conference on Johannesburg Energy Coalition on Renewable Energy and Climate Change Conference organized by the Danish Government, held in Sonderborg, Denmark on September 17- 19, 2003.
7.  Participant on the International Seminar on Economic System Reform and Development organized by the Academy of Macroeconomic Research and the National Development and Reform Commission, June 8th-29, 2009, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
8. Participant COP15 as conference of parties in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec.12-19, 2009.
9. Participant, First Asian Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation in Tiger Range countries (TRC) of the world held on Jan. 26-30, 2010, in Hua Hin, Thailand.
10. Participant as a party on the Conference of the Parties COP10 Convention on Biological Diversity in Oct. 25-30, 2010, Nagoya, Japan.
11. Participant 2^nd meeting on South Asian Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) in Jan. 27-30, 2011 in Paro, Bhutan.
12. Participant The 5th IUCN Asian Regional Conservation Forum 27-30 Sept 2011 Incheon, Republic of Korea.
13.  Participant in Rio+20 United Nations Conferences on Sustainable Development from 15th to 25th June 2012 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
14. Participants as members of IUCN The World Conservation Congress from 6^th to 15^th Sept 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea.
15.  Participant as a Conference of the Parties COP11 Convention on Biological Diversity from October 7^th to 20^th, 2012, held in Hyderabad, India.
16. Participant, 2^nd Asian Ministerial Conference on tiger conservation from 22nd to 24th Oct 2012 held in Thimphu, Bhutan.
17. Participant in High-level Segment on Conference of the Parties COP 18 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from December 4^th to 7^th to 20^th 2012 held in Doha, Qatar.
18. High-level government delegates for conservation study tour in Kazirang National Park, Assam, India, organized by the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Embassy to Nepal from Feb.15-19, 2013.
19. Participant in the 16^th meeting of the Conference of the Parties from 3rd to 14th March 2013 held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) COP 16.
20. 8^th Asian Wetland Symposium in Saga, Fukuoka, Japan from 7-11 Nov. 2017, organized by Asian Wetland Society Japan.
21. 17^th World Lake Conference on 15-19 Oct. 2018 in Tsukuba, Japan, organized by Integrated Lake Environment Committee (ILEC) Japan and Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
22. Participate in IUCN 5^th South Asia Regional Conservation Congress 6-11 Nov 2019 in Islamabad, Pakistan, organized by IUCN Regional office Bangkok, Thailand.
23. South Asia ILBM regional meeting held in Delhi, India, 10^th Dec.2019, attended as wetland coordinator and president of CODEFUND Nepal.
24. Participate in the Members’ Assembly in IUCN World Conservation Congress (IUCN WCC 2020) 3-11 Sept. 2021, held in Marseille, France.
25. Virtual mode attended 18^th World Lake Conference focused on Governance, Resilience, Sustainability of Lakes for Better Society jointly organized by ILEC Japan, University of Guanajuato, Mexico, 9-11 Nov. 2021.
26. On behalf of the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission, Nepal, addressed to the International workshop on Nexus Gains in Ganga Basin, Nepal, Focus Program on 6^th April 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal
27. Attended as delegate from the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission, Nepal, 4^th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance “Deepening Democracy: Reflecting on foundation years of Federalism in Nepal” held on 7^th and 8^th July 2022 in Kathmandu, organized by Nepal Administration Staff College, Jawalkhel, Lalitpur, Nepal.
28. Paper presenter about Overview of Wetland Conservation in Nepal in the 8^th Wetland Link International-Asia part 2 Conference, organized by the Regional Ramsar Center (RRC) Asia, and on July 26-29, 2022, in Manila, Philippines.

5.3 Paper presentation

1. Paper presentation about conservation initiative in the ACAP region for the National Biodiversity Action Plan, organized by UNDP and Resources Himalaya based in Nepal in August 1997.
2. Paper presentation about "Climate Change Finger prints found in the Himalayan Region of Asia," an international workshop on climate change jointly organized by European Youth Forest Action and Rising Tide International, held in Barcelona, Spain 2-10, Feb. 2002.
3. Paper presentation on the role of youth participation in environmental protection in 15th general assembly of the Asian Student Association (ASA) in Bangkok, May 19-25, 2002.
4. Paper presentation about the role of indigenous practice (polyandry system) in natural resource management in the Himalayan region for International Seminars on Himalayan Biodiversity in Nepal, Feb 26-28, 2003.
5. Paper presentation on An overview of Economic Development in Nepal, Country paper, International Seminar on Economic System Reform and Development organized by the Academy of Macroeconomic Research and National Development and Reform Commission 8-29, June 2009, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
6. Paper presentation on some plans to increase tourist day of stay in Pokhara and its surrounding areas, organized by Paschimaanchal Bikash Mancha Kathmandu, on 3rd July 2010 in Pokhara, Nepal.
7. Paper presentation about Climate Change adaptation and challenges workshop organize for parliament members from indigenous community called CACUS in Kathmandu 29-30 Aug 2010.
8. Paper presenter about Role of National Trust for Nature Conservation in Peace, Tourism and Environment: A case study from Annapurna Conservation Area in Peace, Environment and Tourism Conference organized by Global Peace Foundation and Nepal Tourism Board in Pokhara, Nepal 2011 19-21 Sept. 2011.
9. Paper presentation about Rapid Cultural Change: A case study of polyandry marriage system among the Gurung community from Upper Mustang, Nepal, in the 4^th International Conference on Sociology and Anthropology Society of Nepal (SASON) held in Kathmandu from 14-16 December 2013.
10. Presentation on Role of Tourism in Conservation: A case study from Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), organized by Norway Nepal Alumni Association on 12 January 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal.
11. 16^th World Lake Conference on 7-11 Nov 2015 in Bali, Indonesia, organized by ILEC Japan and the Government of Indonesia. Paper presentation at the conference: ILMB approaches for Gaidahawa lake management plan in Bishanpura VDC, Rupandehi, in western Nepal.
12. Paper presentation in virtual mode on ‘Role of Mt. Annapurna I for development of mountain tourism in Nepal’ on the occasion of 71st Annapurna Day, 3^rd June 2021, organized by NMA, Kathmandu, Nepal.
13. Virtual Paper presentation Biodiversity Resources of Dipang Lake of the Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley (Ramsar Site No. 2257), Nepal Reports Two Species of Dragonfly New to Nepal on 9^th Asian Wetland Symposium Voice of Asia Change, challenge and successful practice held on 5-9 July 2021 in South Korea, organized by the Ramsar Center East Asia. The paper prepared by Shailendra Kumar Pokharel*^✝, Juddha Bahadur Gurung**, Aashis Tiwan*** from CODEFUND (Conservation Development Foundation), Nepal.
14. On behalf of NNRFC, Addressing Nexus gain program in Kathmandu, organized by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and other NGOs and INGOs based on the Ganges Basin on 6^th April 2022.
15. As chief guest and paper presentation about the Role of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) in Gandaki Province, organized by NMA Gandaki Province, 16^th Annual meeting in Pokhara, 30^th, August 2024. 
16. On behalf of NNRFC as the main speaker in a half-day talk program on  Intergovernmental relations: Political, Administrative and Fiscal issues in Nepal and Australia. Spoke about the potential of natural resources to develop own source revenues for federal units in Nepal, organized by the Center for Federalism Studies, Nepal Administrative Staff College, Jawalkhel, Lalitpur, 24^th Nov. 2023. 
17. On behalf of NNRFC as a chief guest, addressing the International workshop on bridging the gaps in climate change adaptation, organized by ICIMOD, 8-9 Oct 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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6. International program organized in Nepal

1. Organizing committee member for International Seminars on Himalayan Biodiversity in Nepal, Feb 26-28, 2003.
2. Organizing committee member for Kathmandu Global Tiger Workshop, Oct. 26-30, 2008.
3. Organizer of the Green Ambassador study tour program in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 21-26, 2009.
4. Concept developer and organizer of Nepal Cabinet meeting in Mt. Everest base camp at Kalapather (approx. 5,400 m) on 4 Dec. 2009 to draw global attention on the impact of climate change in the Himalayan region in the context of the Climate Summit in Denmark during COP15.
5. Organizer for the Summiteers Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 11, 2009, to draw global attention to the impact of climate change in the Himalayan region in the context of COP15.
6. Organizing committee member for World Wetland Workshop from 7-9 Nov. 2012 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
7. Advisor for the International Lake Conference in Nepal, 11-13 May 2018, Pokhara, Nepal.
8. Advisory committee member and chaired the one session (Theme 2- session 3) for International Conference on Federalism, Devolution of Power and Inclusive Democracy organized by Kathmandu University, School of Law in Kathmandu on 22-23 Nov. 2023.

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7. Periodical Article Publications:

1. Gurung, J. B. 1994. Status of Common Otter (Lutra lutra) in Begnas and Rupa lake in Pokhara, Nepal, The Tiger Paper published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, vol. xxi no. 2, April-June 1994.
2. Gurung, J. B. 1994. A Pangolin (Manis sp.) Survey in Royal Nagarjunga forest of Kathmandu, Nepal, The Tiger Paper published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, vol. xxiii no. 2 April-June 1996
3. Gurung J.B. 1995. The status of Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Annapurna, The Nature, year 119, No. 6 in 1995, published by Burgen University, Burgen, Norway. The article was translated into the Norwegian language. 
4. Gurung J. B. 2000. Environmental Policy of Peoples' Multiparty Democracy (Nov. 2000); Policy paper for Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and published by Madan-Ashrit Memorial Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
5. Gurung J.B. 2001. The Sikles Trek guide for trekkers. It is popularly known as a model eco trek, Ghalekhark- Sikles Circuit, compiled by Bryn Thomos. It is one of the popular Trekking Guides known as Nepal Trekking Guide, Trailblazer Publication London, UK.
6. Gurung J. B. (2011). Polyandry system: A case study from Gurung of the Upper Mustang, Nepal, published by Culture and development in Nepal series II readings on indigenous culture and knowledge by the Institute of Governance and Development, Kathmandu, Nepal.
7. Gurung J.B. (2013). Rapid Cultural Change: A case study of polyandry marriage system among the Gurung Community from Upper Mustang, Nepal, published by Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, volume VI, Tribhuwan University.
8. Nature and Tourism-related popular articles published in broadsheet newspapers Gorkhapatra, Nagarik, and Kantipur Daily, Highlight Tourism, Samadhan Daily, and other popular online.
9. Sajan K C and Juddha Bahadur Gurung: Records of dragonflies and damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) of Dipang Lake, with two new records to Nepal, published in The Journal of Threatened Taxa vol. 12 No 8 (2020).
10. Status Review on polyandry marriage system in Upper Mustang published in Indigenous nationalities studies series Vol. 1 No. 1 published by Aadibasi Janajati Commission Feb, 2022, Pulchowk, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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8. Research and unpublished papers:-

1. Periodic Migration in Chitre VDC in Parbat in 1988 to fulfill the partial requirement of the Master's Degree in Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
2. Study of Bio-mass of Zoobenthus in Bagmati River, Kathmandu in 1989,
3. Ape-man (Banmanchhe), a survey carried out in Ghandruk Village, Kaski, Nepal in Feb- Aug 1993
4. Co-researcher for fuel-wood consumption Survey in Modi Valley in 1996, Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Kaski, Nepal.
5. study of Asiatic wild ass or Kiang (Equus hemionus kiang) in Upper Mustang in 1998,
6. Study of Beef Tape Worm (Taenia saginata) distribution pattern in Upper Mustang in 1998,
7. Study of the Polyandry system in Upper Mustang in 1998,
8. Study of Nomadic life in Upper Mustang in 1998,
9. Study of Medicinal Plants in Mustang in 1998
10. Study of Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in Upper Mustang 1999,
11. EIA study for Bhadaure, Chitre Ramja motor road in Parbat District of Western Nepal in 2000.
12. Feasibility study of Solid waste management in Baglung Municipality of Baglung district in 2002.
13. Study of Climate change fingerprint found in the Himalayan Region of South Asia in 2002.
14. Performance audit (technical part) of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (Managed by National Trust for Nature Conservation) in July 2007, Jawalkhel, Lalitpur, Nepal.
15. Study on cultural (polyandry marriage) contribution on natural resources conservation of Upper Mustang, April to June 2008, supported by UNESCO Secretariat in Nepal, Ministry of Education and Sport, Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
16. Lead Author for Governance for Natural Resource Mobilization and Utilization 2026 (In press), publishing from the Center for Innovative Governance Practice, Kathmandu, Nepal.  

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9. Author for the following books

a. An Introduction to Environmental Science (2001) for high school students and common people, published by Ekta Book Distributor, Kathmandu, Nepal.

b. Our Earth and Environment (2002) target for Nepalese general readers and a reference for high school teachers.

c. Concept of Environmental Education (2003) for 12th grade, I. Ed. and B. Ed. students of Nepalese Universities published by M. K. Book Distributor and Publisher, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal.

d. Principles of Zoology for Medical Sciences (2005) is targeted for Health Assistant, Bachelor of Pharmacy, and Dental Hygiene, published by Makalu Books & Stationers, Kathmandu, Nepal.

e. Practical Manual of Biology for Medical Sciences (2006) is targeted for Health Assistant, Diploma in Pharmacy, Lab Assistant, and Dental Hygiene, published by Makalu Books & Stationers, Kathmandu, Nepal.

f. Environmental Education for grade 11 (2008). It is absolutely based on the curriculum of the Higher Education Board, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

g. Environmental Education for grade 12 (2009). It is absolutely based on the curriculum of the Higher Education Board, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

h. Environment Science for grade 12 (2023). It is absolutely based on the curriculum of the Development Center Sanothimi, Bhaktpur, Nepal.

i. Environmental Science for grade 11 (2025). It is absolutely based on the curriculum of the Development Center Sanothimi, Bhaktpur, Nepal.

Editor-in-Chief and coordinator for NNRFC Souvenir Publication: The National Natural Resource and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) published a souvenir on the occasion of its anniversary. This is a collection of opinions and views from different experts on fiscal federalism and natural resources in the country. The souvenir first edition was published in September 2022, the 2^nd edition in Sept. 2023, the 3^rd edition in Sept. 2024, and the 4^th edition in Sept 2025. From the 4^th edition, this souvenir's name has changed to the "Fiscal Federalism Mirror".

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10. International visit:

Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Cambodia, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, India, Malaysia, Norway, People's Republic of China, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Philippines, Qatar, The Netherlands, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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11. Professional affiliation and association

Life member for:

Ecological Association of Nepal (1991) and

Bird Conservation Nepal, since 2007, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Alumni Association of the Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuwan University, Nepal.

Chairman for:

Heidel Press Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal (2013 till today)

Chief Technical Advisor:

Pokhara Zoological Garden (April 2015 till today), Pokhara Gandaki Province, Nepal.

Gorkha Memorial Trust Nepal based UK NGO runs by British Gorkha Ex Army Pokhara, Nepal.

Member for :

National Development Council, appointed by the government of Nepal, FY 2063-64.

Provincial Development Council appointed by Gandaki Provincial Gov., FY 2076-77.

Advisor for:

Member of the Advisory Council for The National Council House of Tamu Central Committee, Mitranagar, Kathmandu, Nepal, since 2022.

Technical advisor for Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF Nepal) since Oct. 2020 for two years, Pokhara, Nepal.

Academic advisor council in Kathmandu for Modi Rural Municipality, Patichaur, Parbat, Nepal (2018 -22).

Technical Advisor for Home Stay Association of Nepal (HOSAN), Gandaki Province, Sept. 2019, based in Pokhara, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Himalayan Youth and Student Forum (HYSEF) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Nepal Environmental Pollution Control Organization (NEPCO Nepal 2008-014) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Federation of Small and Cottage Industries of Nepal (FSCIN) from 2005-09 Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development of Nepal (ASEED- Nepal) based in Parbat (2006).

Advisor for Pashupati Higher Secondary School Ex. Student Association (Alumni) Ramja Thanti Modi RM Parbat (Est. 2015), but based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Gorkha Memorial Trust, a UK-based NGO run by Ex Gorkha British Army, but working in Salmedanda, Phedikhola RM -1 Shyangja, since 2019.

Founder Editor and Board Member (2004-07): Science and Future, Magazine published by Science for Development Pvt. Ltd., Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal

Founder and General Secretary: Ecological Association of Nepal (Est. ECOAN 1991) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman (2012-15) : International Center for Contemporary Studies, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman: Forum for Natural Resources Managers of Nepal (FONAREM, Nepal 1998) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Executive Member: Himalayan Research and Development Center (2007) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman : Nepal Janajati and Dalit Study Center (2006-10) Kathmandu Nepal.

Charter member (Est. 2011) : Conservation Development Foundation (CODEFUND), Nepal.

Executive Member (2001-2014): Forum for Natural Resources Managers of Nepal (FONAREM, Nepal) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Executive Member (2008 to 2019): Pashminchal Bikash Munch Kathmandu Nepal 2004-2018.

Associate (Academic) Member: Nepal Federation of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Treasure (2005-2008): Science for Development Pvt. Ltd, Lalitpur, Nepal.

General member: Nepal Mountaineering Association, Kathmandu, Nepal

Members for Cooperatives and companies

Mausam Saving and Credit Cooperative, Bagbazar, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Hira Moti Saving and Credit Cooperative, Sitapaila, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nawa Yug Multipurpose Cooperative Limited, Kalanki, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Promoter for

Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Prabhu Bank Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Solu Dudhkoshi Hydropower Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Bandipur Cable Car Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal.

Heidel Press Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Professional Executive Member: Nepal Zoological Society, Kathmandu, Nepal.

International organization:

General Member: The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Eurasia Chapter, Turkey, 2000.

General Member: North American Association for Environmental Educators (NAAEE), GA, USA in 2001.

General Member: International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), Alexandria, USA, in 2001.

General Member: Society for Wetland Scientists, 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102, USA, in 2022.

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12. Field of interest: Natural Resources management and conservation, tourism, social work, reading newspapers, and discussing temporary issues, mainly social, economic, and political, writing articles about tourism, culture, conservation, and environmental issues.

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