Deadline: March 30, 2026
Applications are open for the WWF Nepal Conservation Award 2026. 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 recognized as the WWF Nepal Conservation Awards, which seeks to continue this legacy by honoring grassroot conservationists that have made a significant contribution to protect Nepal’s rich biodiversity.
The awards cover a range of themes in conservation and natural resource management and aims to motivate and inspire frontline conservationists. 192 individuals and institutions have been recognized since the inception of the awards.
Categories
- 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
Awards
- The awardees will receive citations and cash prizes – Rs. 50,000 for individuals and Rs. 100,000 for organizations.
Eligibility
- Nominations are welcome from Nepali individuals and/or organizations registered in Nepal and are working in the field of conservation and natural resource management.
- 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 environment conservation.
Application
For more information, visit WWF Nepal Conservation Award.
