The Central Department of Environmental Science, Tribhuvan University organized a Wetlands Seminar on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2024.

Overview of the Seminar
Each year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is observed to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on the same date in 1971. The convention was established in the Iranian city of Ramsar, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea. This significant day serves the purpose of raising global awareness regarding the crucial role that wetlands play for both people and the planet. The day emphasizes the importance of preserving the unique environments for the well-being of current and future generations. It offers an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and biodiversity of wetlands, while also addressing the challenges these ecosystems encounter. 

The Central Department of Environmental Science at Tribhuvan University aspires to be a Center of Excellence, committed to upholding scientific values and social responsibility. It envisions itself as an inspiring learning space, dedicated to fostering skill development and nurturing reflective global citizens and leaders. Additionally, the department is actively working towards creating a collaborative platform where the university, policymakers, and practitioners can come together to discuss and address environment-related issues.

In line with our commitment to promoting awareness and collaboration, we are pleased to celebrate the Wetland Seminar to mark ‘World Wetlands Day 2024’. This event provides a valuable opportunity to learn from leading professionals, engage in meaningful discussions, and contribute to the collective effort in preserving our precious wetlands.

The seminar was conducted by the MSc second semester students. The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Rashila Deshar which was followed by highlight of the program by Dr. Deep Narayan Shah. The presentations related to different aspects of the wetlands were deliverd by four experts: Dr. Ram Devi Tachamo, Dr. Susmita Dhakal, Dr. Bishnu Bhandari and Mr. Top Bahadur Khatri. The presentation was then followed by interaction session where students engaged actively with the experts. The chief guest Prof. Dr. Ishwar Koirala, Research Coordination and Development Council at TU provided his remarks on the importane of academia in research. Prof. Dr. Chhatra Mani Sharma gave a remarks on the importance of collaborative efforts in research. The program was formally closed by the chair of the program Prof. Dr. Udhab Raj Khadka with an appreciation to all the participants.