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MOU between NLCDC and KU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on April 6, 2023, between the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Forests and Environment, National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), Kathmandu, and Kathmandu University (KU), Dhulikhel, Kavre at the office of NLCDC, Kathmandu. The MoU aims to strengthen and facilitate wetlands and lakes related research, seminar, workshop, training, and extension through close linkage and effective collaboration in the lake and wetland basin area, lake and wetland water quality, plant resources, and wildlife and other biodiversity conservation in and around the lake and wetland basin area. The Dean of the School of Science, Kathmandu University, Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane, and the Executive Director of NLCDC, Ms. Sita Shahi, were the signatories to the MoU, which was signed in the presence of Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma, Director of Aquatic Ecology Centre, KU, Mr. Druba Upreti, Chairman of NLCDC, and Ms. Prava Pandey, Program Officer of NLCDC.

Achievement

Congratulations to Prayon Joshi and Suman Prakash Pradhan, Research Assistants at the Aquatic Ecology Centre, School of Science, for receiving First and Second Positions on November 30, 2022, at the South Asian Nitrogen Nitrogen Hub, Full Meeting held in Male, Maldives, and hosted by the Maldives National University. There were 31 posters presented.

Vacany Annoucement

Vacancy Announcement for Research Assistant (RA): We are looking for research assistance (RA) on a contract basis for the UKRI-GCRF South Asian Nitrogen Hub project at the Aquatic Ecology Centre-AEC.

Notice for Interview: UKRI-GCRF-South Asian Nitrogen Hub Project

Following the vacancy announcement on August 13, 2023, three candidates are shortlisted for an interview based on their expertise on September 1, 2023.   Please attend the interview as scheduled.

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Glimpse of our Works

Since 2003 we have been working in the field of water, soil, and aquatic flora and fauna. We provide the best services related to water quality, soil quality, and aquatic flora and fauna. (Refer to the Services page for our services)

For detailed information about our projects, please click on the button below.

Benthic Macro Invertebrate Sampling

Benthic Macro Invertebrate Sampling

Benthic Macro Invertebrate Sampling

Soil Sampling: SANH Project

Lichen Collection: SANH Project

ALPHA Sampler Installation: SANH Project

Emission Measurement: SCARE Project

Emission Measurement: SCARE Project

Emission Measurement: SCARE Project

Narayani II Project

Narayani II Project

Narayani II Project

Periphyton Sampling

Periphyton Sampling

Periphyton Sampling

Fecal Sludge Collection: SCARE Project

Fecal Sludge Collection: SCARE Project

Fecal Sludge Collection: SCARE Project

Emission Measurement: SCARE Project

Monthly Meeting/Project Discussion

Water Physical Parameter Measurement

Resilience Assessment

Interaction with WWF Nepal Team

Fv/Fm Measurement: SANH Project

Water Quality Assessment

COD Measurement

Phytochemical Analysis

MOU between NLCDC and KU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on April 6, 2023, between the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Forests and Environment, National Lake Conservation Development Committee (NLCDC), Kathmandu, and Kathmandu University (KU), Dhulikhel, Kavre at the office of NLCDC, Kathmandu. The MoU aims to strengthen and facilitate wetlands and lakes related research, seminar, workshop, training, and extension through close linkage and effective collaboration in the lake and wetland basin area, lake and wetland water quality, plant resources, and wildlife and other biodiversity conservation in and around the lake and wetland basin area. The Dean of the School of Science, Kathmandu University, Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane, and the Executive Director of NLCDC, Ms. Sita Shahi, were the signatories to the MoU, which was signed in the presence of Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma, Director of Aquatic Ecology Centre, KU, Mr. Druba Upreti, Chairman of NLCDC, and Ms. Prava Pandey, Program Officer of NLCDC.