Conservationist/Researcher. Helping to save plants & other wildlife threatened by illegal trade @GreenhoodNepal.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined September 2017
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The @CITES Convention is turning 50! It governs international wildlife trade around the world and is the basis for many national laws. But, how are CITES commitments reflected in national laws to manage threatened biodiversity?
A thread about my first lead author paper! 1/5
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‘प्रकृति पहरेदार पुरस्कार’ घोषणा !
राष्ट्रिय संरक्षण दिवसको शुभकामना ! प्रकृति संरक्षणमा उल्लेख्य योगदान पुर्याउँने पात्रहरूलाई चिन्ने, सम्मान गर्ने र हौसला बढाउने उद्देश्यले प्रकृति पहरेदार पुरस्कार घोषणा गरेका छौँ।
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Together with local communities, we are saving orchids and yews in the mid-hills of Nepal. The journey has been full of learning, engaging in meaningful conversations, and witnessing communities actively protecting their natural resource.
We are thankful to @WhitleyAwards
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Publication alert: Understanding the Medicinal Orchid Trade in Central Nepal Through Harvest Monitoring.
We thank @UKBCFs for funding this project. We are also grateful to Dr. Tamara Tickti &Dr. Jacob Phelps for their valuable guidance. 1/2
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Join wildlife broadcaster Kate Humble and WFN Founder Edward Whitley for Season 2 of our podcast How to Save It as they explore ingenious solutions from the world’s leading conservationists: whitleyaward.org/podcast/
Even in the darkest times, I hold on to hope and to your words, dear Jane! Your loss feels personal, as it does for so many of us who grew up inspired by your work to give back to nature – thank you for never letting despair win.
May you rest in eternal peace <3
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One week to go! 🗓️
We are excited to share that key pangolin stakeholders from South Asia will be gathering next week in Kathmandu to discuss pangolin conservation challenges and develop a comprehensive action plan for a safer future for pangolins in the region.
Stay tuned.
नेपालको कानुनले मयुरको प्वाँख किनबेच वर्जित गरेको छ।
साइटिस ऐन वमोजिम कसूरको मात्रा हेरी सो कार्य गरे १ देखि ५ वर्षसम्म कैद र २०,००० देखि १ लाख रुपैयाँसम्म जरिवाना वा दुवै सजाय हुन सक्छ।
सचेत बनौँ र वन्यजन्तु संरक्षणमा सहयोग गरौँ ।
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Happy 75th Birthday to our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal!
The Princess Royal joined Whitley Fund for Nature as a Patron in 1999, supporting the charity by presenting #WhitleyAwards trophies to winners and also visiting numerous winners in their home countries.
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Publication alert: @bashyalreshu has co-authored a new paper: "Resolving uncertainties in the legality of wildlife trade to support better outcomes for wildlife and people."
Read the full paper: lnkd.in/dVMk9e8U
Read more here: lnkd.in/eniAgN8Y
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Could you be part of our next EDGE Fellowship cohort?
The call for EOI applications is open, but you need to be quick, it closes in two weeks on the 21st of July!
For full details, eligibility requirements and how to apply please visit our website edgeofexistence.org/edge-fel…
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EDGE Fellowship Comes Home!
Join us in congratulating @pracaspoudel from Greenhood Nepal as a @OfficialZSL EDGE Fellow 2025!
Through this fellowship, he will work to protect a threatened cancer-treating yew species in Manaslu region through research & community engagement.
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🌍 A global study has examined how legal uncertainties threatens biodiversity and the people who rely on it.
This new research shows how clearer laws & traceability systems can reduce illegal wildlife trade.
Read more: oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/l…
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New research out @ConLetters led by @Trisha_0405 & @bashyalreshu!
We gathered at @UniofOxford in 2023 to discuss the widespread uncertainties in the legality of wildlife trade and created a summary of them across scales and a framework to resolve them
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…
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The full text of the writ I filed in May 2018 in the Supreme Court of Nepal, on which the honourable justices pronounced a writ of mandamus in May 2023, is finally out! I’m pleased that the judgment sets a precedent and provides explicit legal mandates 1/2
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Let’s talk about plants!
Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to learn and exchange knowledge about orchids and yews during an engaging session with community forest user group members and forest officials from Makawanpur (Rapti). 1/2
@WhitleyAwards
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🎧 Women saving endangered species - 2025 #WhitleyAward winners on @BBCWorldService The Conversation!
🇳🇵 Reshu Bashyal is fighting illegal plant trade in Nepal
🌿🇧🇷 Dr Yara Barros is bringing jaguars back from the brink in Brazil 🐆
Read more: ow.ly/v6R350W2Cp2
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Last week, our leadership team met with representatives from the British Embassy, including the Hon. Minister from DEFRA, H.E. Baroness Hayman, and H.E. Rob Fenn, the British Ambassador to Nepal. 1/2
Inspiring to hear from @DefraGovUK partners and @WhitleyAwards winners working at the frontline of the climate and biodiversity crisis in Nepal. Their work shows how nature & people can thrive together when solutions are locally led
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Dear storytellers🎥
The Good Natured #ConservationOptimism Film Festival is back & is open for submissions!
Submit your short film by 17.08.25 for a chance to be featured at our 7th annual festival, happening at the iconic @morethanadodo.
Details here: buff.ly/j74V6hC
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🎉Congratulations to the third #WhitleyAward winner of the night: Reshu Bashyal from Nepal!
With @GreenhoodNepal, Reshu’s working to restore 1,000+hectares, combat plant poaching, & develop a national orchid plan🌸
Learn more & watch the short film: bit.ly/WA25-medicinal-plants
