Taudaha Freshwater Ecosystem Management for Sustainable Development Project
Taudaha Freshwater Ecosystem Management for Sustainable Development Project
Taudaha, The only remaining natural lake in the Kathmandu Valley, occupies an area of 463 ha. Situated to the south-west of the valley, it is a home of some 118 species of bird representing 28 different families including migratory birds from Northern Himalayas. Likewise, the lake also harbors 39 species of aquatic plants and rich fish fauna which includes 36 Taxa of macro invertebrates mainly Oligochaeta, Ephimeroptera and Mollusca. The lake has also its cultural significance. According to the legend, Karkotak Nagraj and Nagrani (the King and Queen of Serpents) and Lord Ganesh reside in the pond and thus no fishing and boating are allowed till now.

The lake is surrounded by agricultural field and eutrophication resulted by the intensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides at the upstream, is the major threat to the wetland. The project aimed to help local communities to carry out conservation efforts that will protect the Taudaha area and contribute to sustainable livelihood of the local farming community. The project also emphasized in increasing local stewardship specially the school children via different artwork, poetry, poem, drama and puppet show etc.
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Spiny Babbler Organization
Country:
Nepal
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 8,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 3,000.00
Project Number:
NEP/04/15
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
As the project site is in Kathmandu, it is a very good demonstration site where people can learn the unique niche of culture and wetland ecosystem.
Capacity - Building Component
At the initial stage, a launching workshop was organized in the Taudaha, where more than 500 local people has gathered to witness various cultural programmes that include poem, songs, puppet show and drama depicting both cultural and environmental importance of the Taudaha.
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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