Course:CONS200/2026WT2/Youth at the forefront of Conservation: The story of Community-Based Anti-Poaching Units (CBAPU) in Nepal

Introduction

A One horned Rhinoceros

Wildlife hunting and illegal trade are widely recognized as significant threats to global biodiversity, with hundreds of terrestrial mammal species currently threatened due to unsustainable exploitation. The illegal wildlife trade is driven by global demand for animal products, as well as economic inequality and governance challenges in source regions [2]. In Nepal, a country known for its biodiversity and protected area network, poaching has historically affected species such as the greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) and the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris) [3].

Despite these pressures, Nepal has demonstrated notable conservation success in recent decades, including periods of “zero poaching” for rhinoceroses and increasing tiger populations [4]. These outcomes have been linked to a combination of strengthened enforcement, community engagement, and conservation partnerships [4][5]. A key component of this approach is the use of Community-Based Anti-Poaching Units (CBAPUs), which are locally organized volunteer groups that assist in monitoring and conservation activities [5].

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