The Youth Conference on Bio-Culture Conservation in Nepal was successfully held from 6 to 8 February 2026 at SAP-Falcha in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Organized by ICCA Network Nepal in collaboration with conservation organizations and local government, the conference brought together experienced conservation leaders, conservation experts, passionate youth researchers, indigenous leaders, community members, and conservation practitioners from across the country.
The three-day event created a vibrant platform for young people to share research knowledge, enhance conservation knowledge, and strengthen leadership on bio-cultural conservation. The conference featured an inaugural panel discussion, technical paper presentations, youth panel discussions, keynote presentations, and community sharing. The conference participants expressed a collective commitment to creating collaborative platforms that enable sharing across generations as essential for sustainable conservation practices.
The youth panel discussion showcased the potential of empowering young leaders to safeguard Nepal’s rich bio-cultural heritage. This discussion reveals a path forward that honors the wisdom of youth’s leadership capacity for sustained conservation of biocultural heritage in Nepal.
Outcomes of this conference are to strengthen youth leadership on bio-cultural conservation, foster collaboration among youth networks, researchers, and conservation organizations, advance community-based approaches to biodiversity conservation, and promote recognition of indigenous peoples and local community conserved areas.
