AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildlife & Tourism: In Sauraha, elephant safari owners are pushing for a phased shift after a Supreme Court verdict, arguing a sudden ban could hit livelihoods and harm animals, while stakeholders discuss “elephant-friendly” alternatives like sanctuaries and bushwalks. Human-Wildlife Conflict: Nepal is testing AI to detect and deter crop-raiding rhesus macaques, aiming to cut farmers’ night-long guarding and speed up alerts and responses. Climate Resilience: A new look at Nepal’s climate risk says disasters are already reshaping daily life, urging locally led, inclusive adaptation that strengthens water and livelihood security. Biodiversity Protection: Ladakh’s black-necked crane conservation is ramping up, with nearly 2,950 free-ranging dogs sterilised to protect chicks and boost wildlife tourism-linked livelihoods. Governance & Environment Policy: Nepal Securities Board sets a new basis for IPO premium pricing to curb arbitrary manipulation—small investors’ protection is a stated goal. Media Freedom: Nepal Media Society protests the arrest of senior journalist Kishore Shrestha over a published report, warning it chills independent journalism.
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