Pralad Yonzon Conservation Forum: Series 127
- By : resourceshimalaya.org
- March 4, 2024
Environmental Graduates in the Himalaya (EGH), in collaboration with the Resources Himalaya Foundation (RHF) organized the 127th outreach session of the Pralad Yonzon Conservation Forum (PYCF) on the occasion of World Wildlife Day at Central Department of Zoology (CDZ), T.U, Kirtipur collaborating with Central Department of Zoology (CDZ), Nepal Zoological Society (NeZoS) and Zoological Student Association of Nepal (ZOOSAN).
The event was skillfully facilitated by Dr. Siddhartha Bajra Bajracharya one of the top renown Conservation Biologists with a decade of knowledge and experiences in the field of wildlife. The central theme of the program was “Connecting People and Planet: Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” which is the theme of 2024. Bounding on the central theme Dr. Bajracharya shared his decades of experiences with an informative presentation entitled “Wildlife Conservation in Nepal: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Era” in which the participants got engaged in an interactive session that involved brainstorming activities related to wildlife conservation.
Along with Dr. Bajracharya, there were other top known personalities who have been serving for decades in the field of wildlife research and conservation. Dr. Kamal Raj Gosai, the Visiting Research Fellow, RHF presented a short and informative session about Resources Himalaya Foundation and brief history about the Late Dr Pralad Yonzon and his contribution towards wildlife. The session was so energetic and boosting to youths toward research and conservation. Similarly, Dr. Mahendra Maharjan, the President of NeZoS and Assistant Dean of IOST put his insights about the mission, vision and goal of Nepal Zoological Society and its involvement towards wildlife conservation. Then, Dr. Hari Prasad Sharma, the General Secretary of NeZoS underlined the connection of NeZoS and Late Pralad Yonzon. Additionally he explained how the digital innovations are flooring the way for a more sustainable future for all the species on our planet.
Eventually, the program ended with the concluding remarks of Dr. Kumar Sapkota, the Head of Department, leaving the attendees inspired and grateful for the experiences shared.
