Biodiversity Conservation Center Nepal (BCCN)
Mission statement
Our organization is driven by a passionate group of indigenous leaders who are committed to protecting local biodiversity of international importance. Through community-led initiatives, we aim to enhance the capacity of local people to lead conservation campaigns, develop community schools, preserve indigenous knowledge, and improve adaptive capacity to cope with adverse climate change impacts. At BCCN, we believe that conservation efforts must be rooted in community involvement and empowerment, and we are dedicated to creating a sustainable future for all. Join us in our mission to protect and preserve our precious natural resources for generations to come.
ASAP Species they are working to conserve
ASAP Partner since: 2022
Country focus: Nepal
Earlier this year, a significant breakthrough was made in one of the projects funded by ASAP’s Species Conservation Fund. After a long search, the dedicated team rediscovered the very first specimen of an Mesilau Stream Toad, thought to have been lost to science.