Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung is the Country Representative for WWF Nepal and a leading conservationist with over 20 years of experience in wildlife preservation, ecotourism, and policy advocacy. Holding a Ph.D. in Natural Science from the University of Zurich, he has been instrumental in advancing community-led conservation and species protection in Nepal. Under his leadership, WWF Nepal has achieved remarkable milestones, including increasing tiger and rhino populations, establishing protected landscapes, and fostering transboundary conservation with China and India. 

He is a strong advocate for sustainable tourism and human-wildlife conflict mitigation, Dr. Gurung’s work has empowered local communities to become stewards of their natural resources. His visionary approach makes Nepal a global model for conservation through public participation and strategic partnerships.