River Ecology
“Ecologically sustainable river management and climate adaptation in the Nepalese Himalayas” (ERAN)
A joint pilot-project between:
Freshwater Biological Section (FBS), Dept of Biology, University of Copenhagen
Nepal Water Conservation Foundation (NWCF)
Project description
General objective: To establish and consolidate new collaborations between relevant Nepali, Danish and Norwegian partners, and Nepali stakeholders. The goal is to define needs, interests and possibilities for a future large joint project with the aim of contributing to ecologically sustainable river management and climate adaptation in the Nepalese Himalayas.
Activities
The project will involve:
· Research and capacity building project development
· A manuscript to be submitted to an international peer-reviewed journal, co-authored between relevant Nepalese and Danish researchers on river environment and management in Nepal, and
· Meetings and workshops with the participation of relevant partners and stakeholders.
Project period: April -September 2022






