Nepal-CMS VATAVARAN Film Festival and Forum on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action 2023

The Nepal Festival and Forum on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action 2023, held from December 15-17 in Kathmandu, was organized by CMS VATAVARAN with 15 key stakeholders, including Nepal's Ministry of Forests and Environment, IUCN, and WWF Nepal. The event featured film screenings, workshops, and discussions on biodiversity and climate action. Highlights included the 'Green Ambassadors Award' honouring grassroots conservationists, screenings of 12 award-winning films, and sessions on sustainable business, climate change, and wildlife. Prominent speakers like Mr. Sean Southey (IUCN CEC Chair) and Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung (WWF Nepal) emphasized the need for collective action to tackle environmental challenges.

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