About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the conservation of Nepal’s biodiversity through scientific research, community engagement, environmental education, and capacity building. We work to understand and protect wildlife and their habitats while promoting sustainable coexistence between people and nature. By connecting science with practical conservation actions, we support evidence-based solutions to emerging environmental challenges. We are committed to empowering local communities, students, young researchers, and conservationists through education, training, and collaborative field initiatives. Through strong partnerships with communities, academic institutions, government agencies, and conservation organizations, we strive to create lasting positive impacts for wildlife, ecosystems, and people across Nepal.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Nepal’s rich biodiversity and natural ecosystems are conserved, restored, and valued for generations to come. We strive for a society where people and wildlife coexist sustainably, conservation decisions are guided by sound science, and local communities and young conservationists are empowered to protect nature. Through research, education, collaboration, and community-based action, we aspire to contribute to a resilient Nepal where healthy ecosystems support both wildlife and human well-being.
Who We Are & What We Do
Natural Science Society (NSS) Nepal is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 2020 and registered with the Government of Nepal. We are dedicated to advancing biodiversity conservation through scientific research, environmental education, community engagement, and capacity building.
Our work focuses on wildlife research and monitoring, species and habitat conservation, human–wildlife coexistence, environmental awareness, and the development of young conservationists. Through field-based research, education, and collaboration with local communities and national and international partners, we translate scientific knowledge into practical conservation action. We are particularly committed to protecting threatened and understudied species and promoting sustainable coexistence between people and wildlife across Nepal.
Legal Status & Official Registration
Registered and affiliated with the Government of Nepal authorities.
Focus Areas
Through science, education, community partnerships, and hands-on field research, we concentrate our efforts across six interconnected pillars.
Wildlife Ecology & Monitoring
We conduct field-based research to understand the ecology, distribution, population status, and behavior of Nepal’s wildlife. Our research uses camera trapping, field surveys, sign surveys, habitat suitability mapping, diet analysis, GIS and spatial analysis, and other ecological methods. We focus particularly on threatened and understudied carnivores and herbivores to generate scientific evidence for effective conservation and management.
Threatened Species Conservation
We work to conserve Nepal’s threatened and ecologically important wildlife, including tigers, one-horned rhinoceroses, Asian elephants, striped hyenas, common leopards, dholes, Himalayan musk deer, snow leopards, red pandas, and other species. Through research, monitoring, conservation interventions, and collaboration with communities and partners, we seek to improve knowledge and support the long-term conservation of these species.
Habitat & Landscape Conservation
We study wildlife habitats and landscapes to understand habitat use, connectivity, threats, and changes over time. Our work includes habitat assessments, GIS and remote sensing, wildlife corridor studies, and landscape-level conservation planning. We aim to support the conservation and restoration of forests, grasslands, wetlands, and other important ecosystems that sustain Nepal’s diverse wildlife.
Human–Wildlife Coexistence & Community Conservation
We work with local communities to better understand and address human–wildlife interactions and conflict. Our activities include conflict assessment, community awareness, participatory research, conservation education, and locally appropriate mitigation approaches. We promote sustainable coexistence between people and wildlife while recognizing the livelihoods, knowledge, and important role of local communities in biodiversity conservation.
Environmental Education & Outreach
We promote environmental awareness and conservation education among students, teachers, communities, and the wider public. Our activities include school programs, workshops, nature education, field-based learning, bird watching, conservation campaigns, and educational materials. We aim to strengthen understanding of biodiversity and inspire people to participate actively in protecting wildlife and natural ecosystems.
Youth, Research & Capacity Building
We support students, early-career researchers, and young conservationists through research grants, internships, field training, workshops, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in conservation projects. We aim to develop practical skills in wildlife research, camera trapping, data collection and analysis, scientific communication, and community engagement while helping build the next generation of conservation professionals in Nepal.