Teka Samuha Nepal

02/03/2026

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As an initiation of research and conservation efforts for the Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) in western Nepal, a preliminary survey (Phase I, First Season) was conducted in September 2025 with support from The Explorers Club under its Pathfinder Grant. Building on the findings of this survey, and with further support from The Rufford Foundation, we formally launched Project LAH (Phase I, Second Season) in collaboration with Teka Samuha Nepal. This initiative focuses on engaging local communities through the formation of Musk Deer Conservation Committees to strengthen long-term conservation of the species and its habitat in western Nepal.

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

Teka Samuha Nepal, under the Community-Based Snow Leopard Conservation Project–Nepal, organized a creative contest on snow leopard conservation and received numerous artistic submissions from passionate youth, beautifully portraying coexistence, sustainable livelihoods, and conservation.

25/02/2026

Conservation with Ethics
We successfully conducted a one-day interactive workshop on “Ethical Birding and Photography” in the Lumbini area, with generous financial support from The Rufford Foundation.
A total of 17 participants—including amateur birders, emerging photographers, and members of the indigenous community—took part in the workshop. The session focused on promoting responsible and ethical birding practices, especially during the sensitive breeding season, to minimize disturbance and ensure the safety of birds and their habitats.

This workshop was organized as part of the project “Strengthening Community in Conservation of the Largest Population of Sarus Crane in Nepal.”

Promoting conservation with ethics is essential to protect wildlife while fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.

24/02/2026

Empowering the Next Generation of Conservationists
We successfully conducted a two-day training program titled “Citizen Scientist for Sarus Conservation” in Lumbini as part of the project “Strengthening Community in Conservation of the Largest Population of Sarus Crane in Nepal,” generously supported by The Rufford Foundation.

Five enthusiastic participants, including two female students, were trained in bird identification techniques, the ecological significance of the Sarus Crane, key threats to the species, and the vital role communities play in conservation. To support their continued engagement, participants were provided with various field gears, including binoculars and field guidebooks. The training concluded with an inspiring morning birding session in the Lumbini area.
Together, we are nurturing passionate citizen scientists for the future of Sarus conservation in Nepal.