Conservation, Cultivation, and Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plants: Integrating Amchis’ Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Practices with Community-Based Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Culturally Appropriate Health Care in Mustang District
Conservation, Cultivation, and Sustainable Utilization of Medicinal Plants: Integrating Amchis’ Traditional Environmental Knowledge and Practices with Community-Based Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Culturally Appropriate Health Care in Mustang District
Himalayan herbal doctor "Amchi" have been contributing significantly to the health care system of remote mountain communities in the Himalaya region. In many parts of Nepal. amchi are the sole providers of health care. However, despite the great benefit that comes from amchi, medicine, this system is under threat in Nepal. The younger generation is having a difficult time sustaining this practice amidst changing social, economical and cultural circumtances. The project aims for conservatin, cultivation and sustainable utilization of medicinal plants, support amchi clinical and educational institutions and promote networking and collaboration for marketing and income generation.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Himalayan Amchi Association
Country:
Nepal
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 49,691.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 16,642.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,500.00
Project Number:
NEP/OP3/2/07/10
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of globally significant species protected by project 4
Empowerment
Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project 10
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 5000

SGP Country office contact

Mr. Vivek Dhar Sharma
Phone:
00977-1-5550119
Fax:
00977-1-5530269
Email:

Address

UNDP, P.O. Box 107
Kathmandu