IUCN , the International Union for Conservation of Nature, held its 5th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) from 27 to 30 September 2011 in Incheon, Republic of South Korea with a slogan of Greening Asia's Growth Nature +.  The RCF brought together representatives from IUCN's membership, Commissions, Council, Donors and Conservation Partners in Asia.  The RCF facilitated the identification of critical conservation issues facing the Asia region.  The four-day programme was consisted of high level panel discussions,  plenary sessions, side events, knowledge fair and eco tours. 

Dr Hum Gurung, Chief Executive Officer presented the status and challenges of wild bird trade in Nepal on 28 September 2011 at the side event.  Similarly, Mr. Prasana Yonjon, Chief Executive Officer of Wildlife Conservation Nepal made a presentation on knowledge on wildlife poaching and crime in Nepal.  The side event was a useful platform to share the conservation issues and challenges facing in Nepal with the participants from the Asia region.

The side event was chaired by Mr. Yuba Raj Bhusal, Member Secretary of National Planning Commission and co-chaired by Mr. Krishna Prasad Acharya, Director General of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation and Mr. Rajendra Khanal, Office Incharge, IUCN Nepal.

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