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Kathmandu Friday January 18, 2002 Magh 05, 2058.
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NEFEJ for development of environment
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KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists (NEFEJ) on Thursday said that
discussions are underway among various stakeholders working in environment sector to form
a networking group for the sustainable development of environment in the country.
Speaking to the participants from various environment-related non-governmental
organisations at a
discussion programme, Rajesh Ghimire, General Secretary of NEFEJ said, "we have
called all
the representatives working in the environment sector for a discussion to form a
networking
group."
"This will also support government policy and give necessary input if there are flaws
in the policy,"
he said. The NEFEJ is also organising three workshops through the support of a
Denmark-based
NGO.
Dilip Kafley, Assistant Co-ordinator of Environment Support Fund said his NGO in
collaboration
with 40 other NGOs has initiated environment promotion project in Sunsari, Morang and
Jhapa.
Similarly, it has taken support of seven NGOs in Far-western region for a similar project.
The organisation provides financial grants to those already involved in
environment-related fields
such as community forestry programme.
The speakers during the discussion outlined a key role for strengthening the major groups
in the
country and also to support the programmes and policies of the government while rectifying
the
hurdles in the policy and seeking commitment from the government on environment-related
issues.
NEFEJ has three works – disseminating information related to environment to the
masses,
advocacy and lobbying, and training leaders from political parties. "Our main
objective is to involve
civil society and create awareness for a sustainable development," said Ghimire.
Management of natural resources, protection of atmosphere, energy development and
consumption, hydropower development, land resources management, forest, bio-diversity and
pollution control are among the various areas where co-operation and networking are felt
essential
for the sustainable development of the environment, NEFEJ officials said.
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