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विश्व वातावरणा दिवसको शुभकामना ।

Happy World Environment Day 2026
“Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”

From promoting sustainable agroecological practices and biodiversity conservation to empowering local communities in Nepal, our work reflects the spirit of this year’s theme of adapting nature-based solutions for the climate and future.
Climate change is not a distant threat. It has already started impacting our livelihoods, food systems, and ecosystems.

Let’s stand and work to secure a better future for people and the planet.

Together, we can turn local actions into global impact!

Successful Completion of Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPRP) 2083

The Geo-Hazard Assessment Report presentation and endorsement of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan (DPRP) 2083 were successfully concluded in Gurbhakot Municipality on the 31st of May 2026, under the PRARAMBHA Project, supported by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) in coordination with LI-BIRD. The programme served as a gathering of concerned stakeholders, including municipal executive members, government officials, and representatives from Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal, and National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority, under the chairmanship of Mayor Hasta Pun.

It focused on strategies to effectively minimize future disaster risks and enhance preparedness capacity. The programme also identified Pokharipata, Kaule, and Hileni as high-risk zones requiring immediate relocation due to significant landslide vulnerability.

If you wish to know more about the project, click here: Multi-hazard Early Warning for Anticipatory Action addressing lives and livelihoods. - Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD)

TOT on Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) Farmers’ Field School (FFS) concluded in Bajura

A six-day Training of Trainers (TOT) held from the 22nd to the 27th of May, 2026, on Participatory Plant Breeding Farmers’ Field School (PPB-FFS) successfully concluded in Kolti, Bajura, under the EMPOWER Project, jointly implemented by LI-BIRD, KCDC, and FWEAN, with financial support from Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) and technical support from Welthungerhilfe.

The training gathered 23 lead farmers and 12 agricultural technicians (from Budhinanda Municipality and Khaytad Rural Municipality) to enhance technical knowledge and practical competencies on agrobiodiversity conservation, participatory plant breeding, indigenous crop promotion, and community seed systems.

Key sessions focused on assessing local agrobiodiversity, prioritizing indigenous crops for food and nutrition security, and strengthening participants’ capacities on community-based conservation approaches: Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS), Participatory Variety Development (PVD), Participatory Variety Enhancement (PVE), and facilitation of season-long Farmers’ Field School (FFS) sessions in western Nepal.

Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal

Nutrition Smart CommUNITY -III Project Officially Launched

The launch workshop for the regional Nutrition Smart CommUNITY -III (NSC-III) project was successfully held in Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, MP, India, from 12th to 14th May. The workshop brought together the partner organisations from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. The three-day workshop provided a platform for cross-country learning, and strengthening partnerships, marking the initial step towards collective planning for promoting nutrition-sensitive governance and sustainable food systems in the project implementing countries.

To know more about this event, please click here: https://libird.org/nsc-iii-project-officially-launched/

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with technical support from Welthungerhilfe (WHH). If you wish to learn more about this project, please click here: https://libird.org/projects/nsc/

NCS website link: https://nsc.assistasia.org/

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)

राजदेवीमा सुरक्षित आश्रय स्थल हस्तान्तरण

बेलायत सरकारको आर्थिक सहयोगमा सञ्चालित रेन परियोजना (http://libird.org/projects/rain) अन्तर्गत राजदेवी नगरपालिकाको वडा नं. ८ लक्ष्मीपुरमा निर्माण गरिएको “सुरक्षित आश्रय स्थल” सोमबार एक विशेष कार्यक्रमबीच समुदायलाई हस्तान्तरण गरिएको छ । पिपुल इन निड नेपालको नेतृत्व, डिसिए नेपालको सह नेतृत्व, लिबर्ड नेपालको सहकार्य तथा राजदेवी नगरपालिकाको सहजीकरण एवं समन्वयमा उक्त सुरक्षित आश्रय स्थल निर्माण सम्पन्न भएको हो ।

Read more: https://pradeshsamachardainik.com.np/?p=6143

People in Need Nepal DCA Nepal

राजदेवीमा सुरक्षित आश्रय स्थल हस्तान्तरण दिलीप पाण्डे रौतहट । बेलायत सरकारको आर्थिक सहयोगमा सञ्चालित रेन परियोजना अन्तर्गत राजदेवी नगरपालिकाको वडा नं. ८ ...

Join Us for an Insightful Webinar!

Mark your Calendars for:
June 11, 2026
14:00–15:30 (NPT) | 10:15–11:30 (CEST)
Virtual via Zoom

Be part of an engaging discussion on “Learning from Nepal’s Agroecology Roadmap” and explore how participatory approaches are driving sustainable food systems.

Hear from leading experts, gain key insights, and take part in an interactive dialogue.

The event will be conducted in English, with French translation available.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

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HAPPY
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 2026

“Acting locally for global impact”

LI-BIRD has been conserving agrobiodiversity through community-led initiatives and has conserved over 1,500 landraces of 85 crop species through 25 Community Seed Banks.

अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जैविक विविधता दिवसको शुभकामना
जैविक विविधता बारे थप बुझ्नः https://libird.org/biodiversity-poster/

Happy World Bee Day 2026!
“Bee together for people and the planet – a partnership that sustains us all.”

Today, we celebrate the incredible role of pollinators in sustaining biodiversity, strengthening ecosystems, and securing our food systems. Their work is essential, yet under threat.
From habitat loss and climate change to harmful agricultural practices, pollinator populations are declining. The impacts are already visible: reduced yields, declining nutrition, rising farming costs, biodiversity loss, and serious challenges for smallholder farmers. In Nepal alone, pollinators contribute an estimated NPR 50 billion annually to the economy.
Now more than ever, we must act.
Let us BEE TOGETHER to protect pollinators by:
- Raising awareness
- Engaging communities
- Planting diverse, pollinator-friendly flowers
- Reducing pesticide use
- Supporting local beekeeping initiatives

As we move towards IYWF 2026, let’s also celebrate and support women in beekeeping, recognizing their vital contributions to sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
Together, we can create a future where people, pollinators, and the planet thrive.

📅 Deadline is Tomorrow!! (14 May)
🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/Vacancy-GE

Project Officer (Level 6) - (1) : Women only vacancy- to be based at Chandannath, Jumla

Please visit our website at: https://libird.org/career/ for organizational details and full announcement, including detailed job descriptions, skills/competencies requirements, and application instructions.

[VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT]

Project Officer (Level 6) - (1) : Women only vacancy- to be based at Chandannath, Jumla

Job Summary: Reporting to Project Coordinator, the Project Officer (PO)’s key duties include field activities planning, implementation, data management, and report writing. In addition, the Project Officer is required to provide technical support to the local partner organization and should ensure the project is implemented as per the project’s overall goal, objectives, and outcomes. Project Officer is required to coordinate with the local government and other key stakeholders for effective project implementation, building synergies, resource leveraging, and scaling up potential innovations.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, or other relevant subjects with 2 years of relevant experience in implementing projects in agriculture and livelihood sectors. Candidates with a valid motorbike/scooter license and work experience in the implementation and reporting of projects are encouraged to apply.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/Vacancy-GE

Please visit our website at: https://libird.org/career/ for organizational details and full announcement, including detailed job descriptions, skills/competencies requirements, and application instructions.

[Publication] पर्यावरणीय कृषिका असल अभ्यासहरू

पर्यावरणीय कृषि भन्नाले रैथाने ज्ञान र स्थानीय स्राेतमा आधारित दिगाे तथा प्रकृतिसम्मत खेती प्रणाली भन्ने बुझिन्छ । यो उत्पादनको माध्यमको रूपमा मात्र नभइ, वातावरण, समाज र अर्थतन्त्रसँग जोडिएको एक समग्र प्रणाली हो । यसले परम्परागत ज्ञान, स्थानीय अभ्यास, जैविक विविधता, प्राकृतिक स्रोतहरूको दिगो उपयोग, र किसानको भूमिका तथा अधिकारलाई केन्द्रमा राख्छ। नेपालजस्तो भौगोलिक र सामाजिक विविधता भएको देशमा, पर्यावरणीय कृषिले स्थानीय सन्दर्भअनुसार दिगो, उत्थानशील र समावेशी कृषि प्रणाली विकास गर्न सहयोग गर्छ ।

यस पुस्तिकामा पर्णावरणीय कृषिका असल अभ्यासहरूलाइ समेट्ने प्रयास गरिएको छ ।

डाउनलोड गर्नः https://libird.org/good-agroecological-practices/

पर्यावरणीय कृषिका असल अभ्यासहरू - Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD) Year May 2026 Download    View Description पर्यावरणीय कृषि भन्नाले रैथाने ज्ञान र स्थानीय स्राेतमा आधारित दिगाे तथा प्रकृतिसम्मत खेती प्.....