WWF CONSERVATION AWARDS 2011

WWF CONSERVATION AWARDS 2011

Nominations for the following awards:

1. Abraham Conservative Awards

(That has made significant contributions to ensuring Nepal's rich biodiversity)

2. Matthew Preece and Yeshi Choden Lama Young Conservation Leader Awards

(New generation leaders for their dedicated and outstanding contribution to conservation)

3. WWF Media in Conservation Award

(Recognizes the transformational roles of media in highlighting conservation issues in Nepal)

Deadline for submission: 25^th July 2011

Cash prize of: NRs. 25000 for individuals and NRs. 50,000 for organizations

Qualifications: Organizations and individuals working in the field of conservation, natural resource management, climate change, fresh water, tourism, sustainable, livelihoods, journalism, and other related fields.

Forms available at: www.wwfnepal.org/opportunities or www.studypressure.blogspot.com or at following addresses-

ü      Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project, Lelep, Taplejung (Tel- +24 460081)

ü      Langtang National Park and Buffer Zone Support Project, Rasuwa. (Tel- +10 670187)

ü      Terai Arc Landscape- Corridors & Bottlenecks Restoration Project, Far Western Regional Forest Offic, Dhangadhi.(Tel- +91 524025)

ü      Terai Arc Landscape- Protected area and Buffer Zone Project, Sauraha, Chitwan.(Tel- +56 580359)

ü      Dudhkoshi Sub-Basin Project, Salleri. (Tel- +38 520410)

Note: - All the hard copy nominations should be clearly addressed to:

            WWF Conservation Awards 2011

            c/o WWF Nepal

            PO Box: 7660

            Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal

About WWF

          WWf is a global conservation organization that has been playing a pivotal role in Nepal since 1967 to conserve natural resources and ecological processes. With special focus on species, forests, climate change and freshwater, WWF works towards conserving nature through a combination of actions on the ground, national and international advocacy work to establish appropriate policies, and international campaigns to highlight and demonstrate solutions to crucial environmental problems.