The accidental champion of biodiversity

Nanda Lal Majhi has dedicated 35 years to biodiversity conservation in Nepal. His efforts underscore the role of local communities in conservation.

Nanda Lal Majhi is one of the biggest names in the field of biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Currently the executive director at the Biodiversity Conservation Center Nepal (BCCN), he has spent 35 years working in the field. His journey starts from humble beginnings in Sunsari, Province 1, where the pursuit of education in forestry, chosen out of necessity, became the catalyst for a lifelong commitment to conservation.