Minister of Forest & Environment, Nepal

Hon. Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri

Championing Nepal's environmental conservation through sustainable policy, biodiversity protection, and community-led stewardship for a greener future.

Member of Parliament
Government of Nepal
Chairman
National Trust for Nature Conservation
President
Nepali Congress, Mugu District

Initiatives

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Ministerial Work

Priority Initiatives

A nature-first agenda that balances conservation, prosperity, and climate resilience.

Community Forestry & Livelihoods

23k+ forests

Equity-first reforms to enable 23k+ community forests to drive local jobs, enterprise, eco-tourism, and carbon income. Source ↗

Protected Areas & Biodiversity

20+ parks

Science-led park management, corridor plans, and species recovery with partners across national landscapes. Source ↗

National Forest Cover

46.08%

Forest cover measured at 46.08% with sustainable management applied across priority landscapes. Source ↗

Snow Leopard National Survey

397 counted

Completed a nationwide survey establishing a baseline of 397 snow leopards to guide long-term conservation. Source ↗

Climate Finance & Carbon Trading

$10M deal

Advanced REDD+ deals including a US$10M Sweden agreement and pipeline expansion for multi-province credits. Source ↗

Sagarmatha Climate Dialogue

25 actions

Global mountain-climate forum producing a 25-point call to action on resilience and finance. Source ↗

National Strategies Issued (2081)

4 frameworks

Published strategies on REDD+, invasive species, bamboo & rattan, and a national forest strategic plan. Source ↗

Sustainable Forest Management & Jobs

14.8M workdays

Scaled sustainable harvests and enterprises, generating ~14.8M workdays and concessional finance access. Source ↗

Human–Wildlife Coexistence

600+ cases

Conflict response units, solar fencing, compensation, and new elephant corridors for safer communities. Source ↗

EIA, Approvals & Transparency

15-day updates

Faster clearances with strict compliance and public status updates on environmental approvals every 15 days. Source ↗

Forest Cover

of Nepal’s land (approx.)

Protected Areas

national parks & reserves

Community Forest Groups

active user groups

Trees Restored

since 2015 (est.)

News & Media

Latest News

Updates on initiatives, conservation outcomes, and ministerial engagements.

🏛️Ministry

Sep 05, 2025

Election

आम निर्वाचन २०७९ प्रतिनिधिसभा प्रदेशसभा होम पेज उम्मेदवार हेभी वेट घोषणा पत्र होम पेज उम्मेदवार हेभी वेट घोषणा पत्र उम्मेदवारहरू ऐन बहादुर शाही ठकुरी मत - 14706 विजयी ऐन बहादुर शाही ठकुरी (yen bahadur shahi thakuri) पार्टी: नेपाली काँग्रेस निर्वाचन:

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Election

🏛️Ministry

Sep 05, 2025

ऐनबहादुर शाही ठकुरी

ऐनबहादुर शाही ठकुरी - ratopati Archive

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वायु प्रदूषणले पारेका असरको पहिचान, न्यूनीकरणमा मन्त्रालयले प्रभावकारी कदम चाल्छ : वनमन्त्री शाही

🏛️Ministry

Sep 05, 2025

वायु प्रदूषणले पारेका असरको पहिचान, न्यूनीकरणमा मन्त्रालयले प्रभावकारी कदम चाल्छ : वनमन्त्री शाही

वन तथा वातावरण मन्त्री ऐन बहादुर शाही ठकुरीले वायु प्रदूषणको असर न्यूनिकरण र नियन्त्रणमा वन तथा वातावरण मन्त्रालय संवेदनशील रहेको बताएका छन्।

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Professional Background

Leadership & Experience

A distinguished career in environmental stewardship, democratic governance, and sustainable development, spanning government ministries, conservation organizations, and political institutions.

Hon. Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri is Nepal's current Minister of Forests and Environment and Member of Parliament from Mugu District. A leader known for balancing development with conservation, he has spearheaded national reforms, driven climate policy, and championed sustainable progress. His work reflects a deep commitment to the people and the environment.

From student activism to district leadership and national politics, his journey spans decades of service through the Nepali Congress. As a strong voice for Karnali and beyond, he continues to lead with purpose—advocating for inclusion, accountability, and long-term national growth.

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11+ years of public service