Dolphin Conservation Project
Platanista Gangetica, the gangetic river water dolphin, is found in the Karnali river system of Nepal. But this endangered species is disappearing fast from the river system due to various anthropogenic activities such as high dams construction, river pollution and killing of the fish for food. During summer season, the highly intelligent mammal is seen roaming around the Bardahawa Ghat, and fishermen catch this aquatic species just as any other fish for the supply of protein and also to sell in the market. Thus the Dolphin Conservation Project would help aware the local community especially the local fishermen about the importance of dolphin and discourage them to catch and kill the mammal.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Dolphin Conservation Centre
Country:
Nepal
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 7,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,200.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,000.00
Project Number:
NEP/03/06
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Existing community based organisations and the school students would be mobilised in the conservation of the dolphin and thus their participation would be crucial
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Goat or pig for all campaign would be initiated to the poorest of the poor member of community, which would be identified by the community themselves.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Vivek Dhar Sharma
Phone:
00977-1-5550119
Fax:
00977-1-5530269
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 107
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
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