Client: Asian Development Bank, Nepal

Consultant: Water Asia International

Year: 2024

Status: Completed

Partnering with Water Asia International and the ADB Nepal, GEOINFRA contributed to soil erosion control and watershed management initiatives around Kupinde Lake in Salyan, Nepal under the ongoing project ‘TA-6977 REG: Strengthening Capacity to Design and Implement Climate Change Project Facility – CRLLP’. This conservation project aimed to protect the Ramsar Area by implementing measures to mitigate soil erosion, landslides, and encroachment, ensuring the lake’s sustainability and ecological integrity. Through field surveys, drone investigation, stakeholder consultations, and policy analyses, valuable insights have been gained into the lake’s ecological, cultural, and economic importance. A preliminary conceptual plan for lake development was devised, integrating features such as green spaces, pedestrian pathways, cycling trails, public amenities, waste management facilities, and road infrastructure as outlined in the project scope. The feasibility of water sports activities, as suggested in previous studies, was critically examined to ensure compatibility with the proposed development. Financial analyses were conducted to estimate project costs and potential economic benefits, offering insights into the project’s economic viability. This project holds a huge significance because Kupinde Lake has the potential to become a model for sustainable ecotourism development, promoting harmony between the preservation of the environment and the wealth of the community for future generations.