Kathmandu Forestry College

  • Prof. Medani P. Bhandari, PhD.

    Prof. Medani P. Bhandari holds PhD and Masters in Environmental Sociology, Syracuse University, New York, USA, Masters in Sustainable International Development, Brandeis University, Massachusetts, USA, MSc. Environmental Systems Monitoring and Analysis, ITC- The University of Twente, the Netherlands, M.A. Anthropology, Tribhuwan University, Nepal, Diploma in Endangered Species Management, Kent University, United Kingdom, PG Diploma Ecology and Environment, IIEE, India, Diploma in Environmental Education, Centre for Environment Education – Nehru Foundation for Development, India and certified UNFCCC roster expert.

    Prof. Bhandari is a widely recognized humanitarian, professor, author, and editor who has significantly contributed to social and environmental sciences. With expertise in forest and park management, social equity, inequality, inclusion, innovation, feminism, sustainability, climate change, and social and environmental policies and management, Prof. Bhandari has dedicated his career to these important areas. In addition to his extensive scholarly work, he is a poet, essayist, and advocate for the environment and social causes. His expertise expands to global and international environmental politics and justice, climate change, sustainable development, public/social policy, the non-profit sector, renewable energy, nature, culture, and power.

    He has gained field experience across diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, North America, Western Europe, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. Prof. Bhandari has authored and co-edited several books. Furthermore, Prof. Bhandari\’s creative writing encompasses a vast collection of poems and essays. He has published three volumes of poetry in collaboration with Prajita Bhandari. Prof. Bhandari\’s multifaceted contributions to academia, humanitarianism, and creative writing have solidified his reputation as an esteemed figure in social and environmental sciences, profoundly impacting social equity, sustainability, climate change, and beyond. He has been actively involved in environmental conservation and humanitarian efforts through nonprofit and academic platforms. Guided by the philosophy that all living and non-living beings are interconnected (“Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”) https://ologyjournals.com/aaeoa/aaeoa_00019.pdf and the principle of “Live and Let Others Live,” https://ologyjournals.com/aaeoa/aaeoa_00020.pdf, his work reflects a deep commitment to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. Prof. Bhandari is Editor in Chief of the International Journal- Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/ and Editor in Chief of the Journal of Environmentalism, Transformation, and Climate Change– https://www.iece.org/jetcc https://www.iece.org/jetccBook series editor Social, Urban, Economic and Environmental Sustainability Series– and Chemical and Environmental Engineering Series, River Publishers, Denmark, the Netherlands, USA, https://www.riverpublishers.com/series.php?msg=Social,_Urban,_Economic_and_Environmental_Sustainability_

    https://www.riverpublishers.com/bookspubseries.php?sn=Chemical_and_Environmental_Engineering  and

    Environmentalism – Transformation Acceleration, Nova Science Publisher, New York- https://novapublishers.com/product-category/series/environmentalism-transformation-acceleration/

    He is also the UNEP Civil Society Regional Facilitator and the Lead Author of UNEP GEO 7.

    https://www.amazon.com/Books-Medani-P-Bhandari/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMedani+P.+Bhandari

    https://novapublishers.com/?s=medani+bhandari&post_type=product  (books link)

    https://english.dcnepal.com/category/opinion/ (opinions)

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/medani-bhandari-ph-d-8611a018/

  • Mr. Arun Sharma Poudyal

    Mr. Arun Sharma Poudyal has expertise in Community Forestry and Community based Forest Management, Forest Management and Forest Utilization, Biodiversity Conservation, Climate change and Landscape Management, Governance and Livelihoods, Forest Based Enterprises Development, Non-timber Forest Products, and Forest Certification.

    The major courses instructed by him at KAFCOL are

    B.Sc. Forestry 

    Tree Improvement and Silviculture

    Diploma in Forestry

    Forest Law and Policy

     

  • Mr. Murari Raj Joshi

    Mr. Murari Joshi has expertise in Agroforestry, Community forestry, Watershed management, and Range management.

    The courses taught at KAFCOL are:

    M.Sc. NRM-RD

    Agroforestry

    B.Sc. Forestry

    Agroforestry, Range Management and Forestry Extension and Education 

    Diploma in Forestry

    Agroforestry, and Entrepreneurship Development 

     

  • Mr. Shiv Shankar Neupane

    Mr. Shiv Shankar Neupane has expertise in Community  forestry, Livelihoods and  income  generation, Soil conservation  and  watershed  planning, Community / Rural development, Forest Protection.

    The courses taught at KAFCOL are:

    M.Sc. NRM-RD

    Landscape Management and Biodiversity Conservation

    B.Sc. Forestry

    Forest Protection

    Diploma in Forestry

    Community  Forestry, Forest Protection

  • Ms. Leena Sah

    Ms. Leena Sah has experience in Environment management, Ecology, Climate Change, Wastewater. The major courses taught:

    B.Sc. Forestry

    PWM 114: Wildlife, Protected Areas and Ecotourism

    SFB 122: Forest Ecology

    WME 411: Environmental Management

    Diploma in Forestry

    DIF 1st Year: Zoology

    DIF 3rd year: Extension Education

  • Mr. Prashid Kandel

    Mr. Prashid is a seasoned expert in Spatial Analysis, specializing in its practical applications within Forestry and Ecology. His proficiency extends to teaching and training, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Moreover, he excels in interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging insights from various fields to address ecological challenges comprehensively. With a knack for concept and proposal development, he brings a wealth of expertise in tackling emerging issues, further enhancing his role as a valuable asset in advancing conservation and ecological research.

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