India and Nepal Signs MoU to Strengthen Environmental CooperationOn February 25, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the Government of India (GoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of Nepal, to deepen bilateral cooperation in environmental areas such as forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change.
Key Details of MoU:
Signatories: The MoU was signed in New Delhi, Delhi by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, MoEFCC, and Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, Cabinet Minister for Forests and Environment, Nepal.
Purpose: The MoU aims to promote joint efforts in protecting and sustainably managing shared natural resources, particularly where ecosystems overlap across borders and wildlife habitats extend into India and Nepal.
Significance: The MoU reinforces the shared commitment of India and Nepal to protect transboundary ecosystems. It is expected to deepen collaboration in tackling climate change impacts and conserving biodiversity in the Himalayan and Terai regions.