Nepal to work with neighbours to conserve Himalayan forest

Nepal will work closely with its neighbours, India, China and Bhutan, to conserve the unique ecology of the Himalayan region, an intergovernmental body looking after conservation efforts in the region said on Monday. Cooperation across borders to manage the landscape will help preserve the Himalayan region’s biological diversity and cultural heritage, while enhancing opportunities of livelihood for the local communities, said a statement from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), headquartered in Kathmandu.