Nepal holds the 49th position in the world for biodiversity. There are over 22,000 species reported from Nepal, i.e., 1.3% of the global biodiversity. In richness of flowering plant species, the country holds the 27th position in the world and 10th in Asia. There are 6653 species and subspecies of angiosperms, 28 species of gymnosperms, 1001 algae, 2025 fungi, 771 lichens, 1150 bryophytes, and 534 pteridophytes in Nepal. The number of fauna species recorded from the country is over eleven thousand (210 mammals, 871 birds, 228 fishes, over 12,957 insects, 137 reptiles, and 53 amphibians). Nepal has rich species diversity occurrence as per the elevation gradient. It’s heaven on earth.
What we do:
We advocate for a healthy biodiversity ecosystem, provide consultancy, and execute different research and conservation projects related to biodiversity in Nepal. NBrCc also runs educational programs with mission to save the biodiversity, with an emphasis on scientific research, management, and protection. We generate and effectively invest resources to support biodiversity conservation, education, and management programs. Through our passion, expertise, knowledge, and partnerships, we inspire and engage people to ensure a vibrant future of biodiversity everywhere.
Details of NBrCc
NBrCc is a not for profit non government organization registered (Reg No- 111/071/072) with Kathmandu District Administration Office. It is also affiliated with the Social Welfare Council. It’s dedicated to the conservation and research of biodiversity within its priority areas and other potential sites throughout Nepal. NBrCc advocates for evidence based and community participated biodiversity research and conservation works.
Missions of NBrRc:
- Biodiversity research and conservation
- Habitat and Ecosystem Restoration
- Community empowerment
- Economic and Agricultural Empowerment
- Human wildlife Conflict mitigation
Geographical regions we work:
- Hindu Kush Himalaya Range
- National parks, Conservation Areas and Wildlife Reserve of Nepal
- Terai Arc Landscape
- Buffer Zones of National parks
- National Forests and its buffer zones
- Community Forest User groups