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Managing Multiple Linear Infrastructure Impacts

26 April 2022
As Asia experiences unprecedented economic growth, much of the region’s natural landscapes are threatened by the rapid expansion of linear infrastructure development. Biodiversity loss in disintegrated landscapes is both a challenge and a major barrier to future developments. Investing in ‘…

[VIDEO] Training on Planning and Design of Smart Linear Infrastructure for Biodiversity Protection Day 2

26 April 2022
Day 2 webinar recording

Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological Corridors and Transportation Infrastructure in Nepal

25 April 2022
Nepal is host to a rich biodiversity, with about 212 species of mammals, 887 species of birds, 177 species of herpeto-fauna, and 220 species of birds. About 45% of the land is still forested while about 24% is protected. Due to the government’s efforts in environmental protection and conservation,…

Transportation Infrastructure in Nepal: Current and Future Planning

25 April 2022
Nepal is experiencing growth and along with this is the increasing pressure to build more linear infrastructure. Ninety percent of goods and passengers use transport services by roads. Nepal’s total road length is estimated at 74,756 kilometers. Meanwhile, the government is envisioning to build 33,…

National and International Legislation & Agreements on Nature Conservation with Implications for Linear Infrastructure Projects

25 April 2022
Committed to sustainable development and the protection of the environment and biodiversity, Nepal is a party to more than 165 international agreements and signatory to more than 27. Its 15th 5-Year Periodic Plan (2020-2025) is anchored on many of these multilateral agreements as well as the UN’s…

Bioengineering: Soils, Slope Stabilization and Hydrology in Linear Infrastructure

25 April 2022
The design and planning for linear infrastructure should consider the unique characteristics of each location /landscape. For example, specific bioengineering techniques will require the selection of species appropriate for each soil type. With the increasing challenges from climate change,…

Ecological Effect of Roads: Science and Practice

25 April 2022
As population and economies grow, the world is experiencing unprecedented growth in the construction of linear infrastructure including roads. Twenty largest economies pledged $60 to $70 trillion dollars into infrastructure over the next 15 years. With the infrastructure build-up, negative impacts…

[VIDEO] Training on Planning and Design of Smart Linear Infrastructure for Biodiversity Protection Day 1

25 April 2022
Day 1 webinar recording

USAID: Digital Agriculture Initiatives in Nepal

30 March 2022

Relevant Experiences Across the World

30 March 2022