Call for WWF NEPAL CONSERVATION AWARD 2026 is open now!!!
Introduced as the Abraham Conservation Awards by Ms. Nancy Abraham in 1995—an environmentalist struck by the dedication and passion for conservation displayed by a national park staff—the awards sought to recognize exemplary individuals and organizations working in the field of conservation.
The award is now known as the WWF Nepal Conservation Awards, which seeks to continue this legacy by honoring grassroots conservationists who have made a significant contribution to protecting Nepal’s rich biodiversity.
The awards cover a range of themes in conservation and natural resource management and aim to motivate and inspire frontline conservationists.
192 individuals and institutions have been recognized since the awards’ inception.
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WWF, the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, instituted the WWF Nepal – Conservation Award in 1995 to recognize and honor individuals and organizations at the grassroots level that have made significant contributions to protect Nepal’s rich biodiversity. WWF Nepal welcomes nominations for the WWF Nepal – Conservation Award 2026 from Nepali individuals and/or organizations registered in Nepal and working in the field of conservation and natural resource management.
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The nominations will need to reflect illustrious accomplishments and innovations in the areas of biodiversity conservation, climate change, sustainable development, environmental education and youth leadership, environmental crime & pollution control, and media and journalism in environmental conservation. The final recipients of the Conservation Award will be selected from the nominations received by an independent selection panel that comprises an eminent group of experts from diverse sectors. The awardees will receive citations and cash prizes – NRs. 50,000 for individuals and NRs. 100,000 for organizations.
- The nomination form must be fully completed.
- Individuals/organizations may also nominate themselves or others.
- For individual nominees, upload a passport-size photo and an updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee along with relevant supporting documents.
- For organization nominees, upload the official logo and an organizational profile along with relevant supporting documents
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The benefits of the WWF Nepal Conservation Awards are:
- National Recognition: Prestigious acknowledgment from WWF Nepal.
- Financial Support: NRs. 50,000 for individuals, NRs. 100,000 for organizations.
- Networking: Access to WWF Nepal’s conservation network and partners.
- Visibility: Media coverage and promotion of awardees’ work.
- Community Empowerment: Inspires and motivates grassroots conservation efforts.
Eligibilities
- Conservation of Biodiversity (Forests, Wildlife, Freshwater, Agrobiodiversity)
- Addressing Climate Change
- Sustainable Development (Eco-Tourism, Green Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Renewable Energy)
- Environmental Education and Youth Leadership
- Environmental Crime & Pollution Control
- Media and Journalism in Environment Conservation
Application Process
- All completed applications that meet the eligibility criteria are shortlisted and provided for review to an independent panel.
- The independent selection panel for the award represents experts from diverse professional fields ranging across multiple sectors, including government, civil society, media, youth, etc.
- The panel judges the application based on predetermined criteria set by the judges such as, relevant experience, proof of activity, quality of recommendation, etc.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026 (26 Days Remaining)
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