Conservation outside specifically designated protected areas can be achieved only when local communities understand and take the initiative in implementing the work. Increasing the awareness of communities is an essential component of conservation programs. This will lead to effective resource utilization and its long term sustainability.  Himalayan Nature contributes its part through various activities.

- Brian Hodgson Award for Nature Conservation
- Developing CEPA Strategy for Government of Nepal through The Wetland Project
- Publications

2010 has been a special year for Himalayan Nature. The year 2010 was declared International Year for Biodiversity. Himalayan Nature celebrated World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2010 from 7th to 10th May by bird watching and awareness programs in two wildlife reserves of Nepal; Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve & Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve by different group members. The program mainly focused on the conservation of migratory birds and on providing more information about the environmental processes that lead to habitat loss for these birds through bird watching programs. It also aimed to determine the present status and distribution of the Bengal Florican, a migratory bird found in both Wildlife Reserves of Nepal.
People were enthusiastic and participated in the program. Through our programs on conservation awareness, people became conscious and showed their commitment to the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. Report

First International Vulture Awareness Day-2009 was celebrated by organising several programs in different districts of Nepal from 1st September to 7th September 2009. Art competition , Essay competition among students, interaction with media, radio interview, rally, field trips to vulture restaurant and many more were organised. Report

In 2009 Himalayan Nature started its participation in international university programs in biodiversity conservation and protected area management in relation to human development in Nepal. The main aims of this program are to provide training for overseas students and to promote Nepal's conservation efforts amongst wider communities internationally.

This program was developed by Dr Iain R. Taylor of Charles Sturt University, Australia, Dr. Hem Sagar Baral, Chief Technical Adviser of Himalayan Nature, Nepal and Gangaram Singh MSc. of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal, all of whom are also the tutors for the subject in the field.

The current program consists of a specific course lasting about 4 weeks in the field, covering higher latitude environments in the Annapurna Conservation Area and lowland habitats in Chitwan National Park. At each location the challenges of conservation and their solutions are studied in detail.  Examples of specific issues examined include the conservation of large cats and herbivores, vultures, gharials, grasslands, wetlands and other habitats. In each area conservation is set against a context of local culture and practices.

We invite any universities who might be interested in having their students participate in this program to contact us for details.

 A 5 day training program was given to teachers at Chitwan National Park, supported by the Social, Education and Environmental and Development Services (SEEDS) . A total of 13 teachers received training during the occasion. The main lecturers included Mr Megh Bahadur Pandey (Chief Warden, Chitwan National Park), Mr Karun Pandit (Assistant Warden, Chitwan National Park) and Mr Sher Singh Thagunna (Assistant Planning Officer, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Dr Hem Sagar Baral (Wildlife Biologist),). The program was coordinated by Mr Sharad Singh, Director of Himalayan Nature and monitored by Mr K. P. Kafle, Executive Director of SEEDS.