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Paani Program: High Conservation Value Assessment - Methodology and Results

Günther Grill (McGill University); Michele Thieme (WWF); Jibesh Kumar K.C. (WWF); Natalie Shahbol (WWF); Rajesh Sada (WWF); Rafael Schmitt (Stanford University); Jeff Opperman (WWF); and Erik Martin (TNC)

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The High Conservation Value River Assessment is a technical assessment that maps the various values of Nepal‚'s rivers, informing future prioritizations for river protections. The High Conservation Value assessment found that close to 62% of Nepal‚'s rivers have at least one conservation value (i.e. ecological, economic, social, and/or cultural value), and are both free-flowing and have high water quality.

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