Air pollution and acid rain monitoring study in Kathmandu valley was started on 6 January 1997. This study was jointly carried out with the scientists from Japan Acid Rain Monitoring Network (JARN). Later, form June 1997, LEADERS Nepal started regular monitoring of air quality in Kathmandu and further extended monitoring activities to other cities: Biratanagar, […]
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A Survey on the Public Perceptions of New Economic Policy in Nepal [1995]
In 1995, LEADERS Nepal conducted a survey on the public perceptions of new economic policy. The survey report ‘Impact of New Economic Policies on Poor and disadvantage Group in Nepal’ was first of its kind and found people support liberalization but urged government to develop adequate safety nets concomitantly with reforms. Support: FES and CUTS/India
read moreKamaiya (Bonded labor) Case Study in Western Part of Nepal [1994-96]
Kamaiya, previously considered as an agricultural labor turned to highly dominated servant is a part and parcel of the community not only for the agricultural activities but also for the household activities in western part of Nepal. They were highly neglected by society and were sometimes exploited by the landlord. Hence to free Kamaiya from […]
read moreRehabilitation of Environmental Refugees through Community Development at Sundarijal and Baluwa village development committees (VDC) of Kathmandu District: A Community Development Program [1992-1994]
A rehabilitation program was conducted in Baluwa and Sundarijal VDCs of Kathmandu district for environmental refugees who were displaced from the Shivapuri Watershed Conservation Area Project. To minimize the conflict between the displaced community and the conservation authority; rehabilitation program were simultaneously run with the livelihood enhancement programs such as seri-culture and agro-forestry for environmental […]
read moreWrit petition against Godavari Marble Industry [1989]
To protect rich flora & fauna and water resources available at and around Phulchoki hill in Godavari area, LEADERS Nepal submitted the writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Godavari Marble Industry. Godavari Marble Case resulted in the enactment of an Environmental Protection Act in Nepal.
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