Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB)

12/06/2026

Satuwa/सतुवा/Love Apple/Paris polyphylla Smith

Distributed from 1900 to 3100 m throughout Nepal. Prefers damp, shady, moist and humus rich soil under canopy of forest in full shade to partial shade near streams in north facing slopes.
Funded by the UK government’s Darwin Initiatives/ Biodiversity Challenge Funds, the goal of the project is conserving 11 high-value Himalayan plants and fungi through sustainable management, and traceable and equitable trade.
For more information - ansab.org.np
TRAFFIC Federation of Community Forestry Users, Nepal (FECOFUN) FairWild Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen University of Oxford WWF-India Institute of Forestry, TU Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus Iof Hetauda

11/06/2026

ऐंसेलु Yellow/Golden Himalayan Raspberry
These wild berries are native to the Himalayan region and are prized for their sweet, juicy taste and cultural significance. It grows on large, thorny bushes in the hilly regions. The berries are bright golden-yellow when ripe. Traditionally its roots are used to treat stomach pain and headaches, and its fruits are used to treat indigestion.

08/06/2026

Not an easy assignment:
Our team is heading out for the MAPs inventory, passing slippery, snow-covered trails at an elevation of around 4,100 meters in the border of Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha district. Despite the harsh terrain and challenging weather conditions, the journey reflects the team’s dedication towards conservation.
The resource inventory team is currently working in 28 mountainous districts of Nepal 🇳🇵—pushing their limits to gather inventory data on 10 Himalayan medicinal plants 🌱of high conservation and economic value.
Stay connected with us in the coming days for updates, stories, and glimpses from the field.
Funded by the UK government’s Darwin Initiatives/ Biodiversity Challenge Funds, the goal of the project is conserving 11 high-value Himalayan plants and fungi through sustainable management, and traceable and equitable trade.
For more information - ansab.org.np
TRAFFIC Federation of Community Forestry Users, Nepal (FECOFUN) FairWild Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen University of Oxford WWF-India Institute of Forestry, TU Iof Hetauda Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus

05/06/2026

World Environment Day - 2026.

03/06/2026

Enthusiasm to initiate organic farming in Jiri, Dolakha.
"Make no delays, start organic agriculture right now. 'Clean Jiri, Green Jiri, Organic Jiri'"
For more information - ansab.org.np
Aveda

28/05/2026

माटो चिन्नुस ।

27/05/2026

"Observe, feel and learn your soil"-Participants of Organic Agriculture Training, under PPCA_ANSAB Nepal, learning through a voting game.
For more information - ansab.org.np
Aveda

25/05/2026

ANSAB announces an opportunity for the position of "Biodiversity Specialist." We are looking for dedicated professionals eager to make meaningful contributions toward biodiversity conservation and resilient communities.

Learn more and apply:

ANSAB is a civil society organization that has been working for biodiversity conservation and livelihoods improvement across South Asia for three decades. It places community empowerment and economic incentives at the heart of its approach, and has been consistently evolving, consolidating, institut...

22/05/2026

Fragaria nubicola/Himalayan wild strawberry/भुईँ काफल/भुईँ ऐंसेलु/कौवा काफल - edible/खान मिल्ने
Character - sweet and tasty, eaten whole fruit (raw) by local communities in the Himalayas, source of antioxidants.
Photo from - Jiri, Dolakha

19/05/2026

Producer's, Market Actor's and Government Official's enthusiasm in Jiri, Dolakha on learning "Agroecology & Organic Agriculture" - enhancing soil health, ecosystem health and quality food production, under PPCA Project, ANSAB Neapl.
For more information - ansab.org.np
Aveda