Nepal, April 21 -- As Nepal embarks on decentralized environmental governance system it is important now more than ever to create a favorable environment to carry out environmental governance effectively

Nepal is currently celebrating National Wildlife Week with the theme 'Let's unite for wildlife conservation'. As the celebrations continue, we should perhaps think of ways to bridge the gaps that might be coming in the way of making this slogan a reality. And environmental governance at the local level is one such area that needs immediate attention.

As Nepal embarks on a decentralized environmental governance system with a changed federal structure wherein environmental responsibilities are divided into three tiers of government-centra...