Economics of Transportation Infrastructure: Balancing Needs of Biodiversity Conservation and Costs Read more about Economics of Transportation Infrastructure: Balancing Needs of Biodiversity Conservation and Costs Economic analysis tools are important instruments that support decision making for infrastructure development including rural roads. The use of these tools such as economic valuation, cost-benefit analysis and multi-criteria analysis help identify potential impacts and their costs, which could be measured through economic, social and environmental costs.
Monitoring and Performance Evaluation: Case Study on the Bhutan Road Network Project-II Read more about Monitoring and Performance Evaluation: Case Study on the Bhutan Road Network Project-II Improvements and innovation in design of linear infrastructure such as roads and bridges are observed to be beneficial to wildlife crossings. This is among the findings of a 2-phased monitoring study in Bhutan particularly in a 183-kilometer highway and feeder road constructed under RNP II with the technical and financial assistance of ADB. Seven underpasses were constructed at NH2 and one at NH5.
Karma Chogyel Keywords biodiversity conservation Read more about Karma Chogyel Karma is the head of an environmental consultancy firm in Bhutan where he also works as an environmental specialist. He studied life sciences at Bhutan’s only college before beginning his career as a technical assistant at the National Environment Commission (NEC) of Bhutan. He went on to complete a master’s degree in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation in the Netherlands.
Patricia Cueva del Bueno Keywords biodiversity conservation Read more about Patricia Cueva del Bueno Patricia has over 15 years of experience in environmental assessment and management. Through her international work, she has supported multilateral development agencies, governments and private sector clients in conducting environmental due diligence reviews and evaluation of projects and operations.
Design – India: NH-37 East West Highway, Kaziranga NP, Assam Read more about Design – India: NH-37 East West Highway, Kaziranga NP, Assam India is host to a rich wildlife with an estimated 2,413 rhinoceros in Kaziranga alone. Faced with increasing loss of wildlife due to habitat loss and fragmentation and roadside accidents, the government of Assam is currently working on a wildlife-friendly development project specifically on critical sections of the national road, which straddles or cuts through the Kaziranga National Park Stretch.
Shantanoo Bhattacharyya Keywords biodiversity conservation road design and planning Read more about Shantanoo Bhattacharyya Shantanoo has progressed to becoming Senior Consultant to the Public Works Department after serving it as Additional Chief Engineer (Mechanical). Fully committed to environmental protection and management, he is pioneering bio-engineering in the field of erosion control and waste management. He handles the environmental engineering works of the department and currently acts as the Nodal Officer for a large wildlife-friendly road project along the Kaziranga National Park of Assam.
Bishwa Nath Oli Keywords biodiversity conservation Read more about Bishwa Nath Oli Dr. Oli has more than three decades experience in biodiversity, environment and climate change sectors working with the Government of Nepal in different capacities. He has worked as a national consultant with various development partners including the Food and Agriculture Organization. He has served as secretary of different ministries including Ministry of Forests and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, and Ministry of Population and Environment.
Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological Corridors and Transportation Infrastructure in Nepal Read more about Biodiversity Conservation, Ecological Corridors and Transportation Infrastructure in Nepal 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.
Training on Planning and Design of Smart Linear Infrastructure for Biodiversity Protection Read more about Training on Planning and Design of Smart Linear Infrastructure for Biodiversity Protection
Best practices in financing nature: Insights from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Read more about Best practices in financing nature: Insights from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) At the heart of RFI is the need to develop a funding mechanism where projects may be implemented sustainably. The lessons learned from CEPF and other multi-donor granting initiatives provide guidance through which a grant mechanism that enables local CSOs and project owners can access funding that will complement the efforts of the governments. Grants to CSOs not only help advance the nature and climate agendas, but enables building long-lasting capacity.