Upscaling elephant conservation efforts in central and eastern Nepal
With support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the project focused on reducing human-elephant conflict and promoting peaceful coexistence between people and wild elephants in the eastern part of Nepal. The project formed Elephant Response Teams (ERTs) and community-based Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to safely monitor and manage problem elephants. The project was implemented in coordination with government agencies, local communities, conservation organizations, and local governments across eastern Nepal.
Development of cross-border approaches to mitigate conflicts between humans and elephants and to protect small farmers at the foot of the Himalayas
With financial support from Global Nature Fund (GNF) and technical support from IUCN Nepal, the project was successfully implemented in the Khata corridor of Bardia and the Madi area of Chitwan.
Enhancing livelihoods of climate vulnerable communities adjacent to Bardia National Park through fruit tree plantation
With support from Nelumbo e.V., Ujyalo Nepal implemented a project to enhance the livelihoods of climate-vulnerable communities living near Bardia National Park, where people face risks from floods, climate change, and human-wildlife conflict.
Seasonal electric crop fence training pilot program and safety awareness campaign in Nepal
Project Funder: US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) The H.EL.P. (Human Elephant Peace) Nepal project, implemented by Ujyalo Nepal in collaboration with Compass Films France and Grow Back for Posterity Myanmar, successfully introduced seasonal electric crop fence training in the Bardiya region of Nepal.
Consolidating and Disseminating Cost-Effective Approaches to Mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict in Nepal and India – GNF Initiative
Project Funder: Global Nature Fund (Germany) Project Technical Support: IUCN Nepal Project Duration: 15th October 2023 to 14th October 2026 Project Budget: 162485 Euro Project Location: Bardia and Chitwan
Piloting Holistic Human-Elephant Coexistence Solutions in the Kangchenjunga
Project Funder: ICIMOD Nepal Project Duration: 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2024 Project Budget: 5350000 NPR Project Location: Jhapa
Partnership for Smallholder Farmers and Youth Entrepreneurship based on Agriculture and Livestock Development Program, Thakurbaba
The Partnership for Smallholder Farmers and Youth Entrepreneurship based on Agriculture and Livestock Development Program in Thakurbaba is designed to empower rural communities by enhancing agricultural productivity, improving livestock management, and fostering youth-led agribusiness ventures.
Piloting Holistic Human-Elephant Coexistence Solutions in the Kangchenjunga and Kailash Landscape - Nepal
The project aims to address human-wildlife conflict (HWC) and promote community-based solutions in the Kangchenjunga and Kailash Landscape through a range of targeted activities. A baseline survey will be conducted to understand the current conflict situation with wildlife.
Championing Change: Living in Harmony with Wildlife in Lowland Nepal
The lowland regions of Nepal, particularly the Terai Arc Landscape, are internationally recognized for their rich biodiversity and ecological importance. These areas serve as vital habitats for endangered species such as tigers, elephants, and one-horned rhinoceroses