Strategic Considerations for River Conservation Legislation in Nepal

Designed as a companion document to the Karnali River Corridor Management Framework, this report highlights several key considerations that could guide the process of creating river conservation legislation in Nepal, focusing on the Karnali River basin. This document was prepared in the wake of the Karnali River Scientific Expedition of Fall 2018, to examine the different possibilities for conserving the Karnali River, as well as the aquatic species and cultural practices that a flowing Karnali supports. This report includes several strategic recommendations for protecting rivers in Nepal, beginning with the Karnali. This document is also intended to encourage and assist with the development of legislation that could be implemented at the local, provincial and/or national scale to protect river systems or sections of rivers in Nepal.