Nepal National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020. Country/Territory Nepal Document type Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government of Nepal. Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Sustainable development Research Protected area Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Poverty Farming Climate change Local government Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Food security Genetic resources Alien species Access and benefit-sharing Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 2014 – 2020 Abstract The Nepal National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2014-2020 (NBSAP) was designed for the period 2014-2020 and it aims to provide a strategic framework for the conservation and sustainable use of Nepal’s biodiversity for enhancing local livelihoods and eco-friendly national development, and equitable sharing of the benefits accrued from utilization of biological resources among all sections of the society. It is a multi-sectoral strategy and plan with national coverage and the country’s response to its commitment under the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD). The NBSAP highlights the importance of biodiversity for food security and nutrition. It will seek to link the Gene Bank with national (private and public) and international research centers and institutions for increased access and exchange of genetic resources needed for the country to enhance national food security. Full text English