Our Progress
Every Creature Has A Right to Live on Earth
We begin our Moments of Gratitude series with this story from the Jhapa District in southeastern Nepal. As part of our on-going conservation effort to mitigate human-elephant conflict in the area, Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Country Coordinator) has been surveying local people to understand their perceptions of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and the existing problems. […]
Young Female Leaders Join Forces to Advance Biodiversity Conservation
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen (Conservation Education Associate) recently won a spot at the “2023 Special Training Session for Young Female Researchers and Conservation Practitioners” organized by WildAct. The goal of this capacity-building workshop is to empower Vietnamese women to lead biodiversity conservation projects in the Greater Annamite Ecoregion. During the three-day event that took place […]
Grassroots Efforts Empower Nepalis to Give a Hoot About Owls
Nepal has a remarkable diversity of owl species, 23 to be exact, and this impressive number accounts for about 10% of the owl species in the world. Unfortunately, owl populations in Nepal are dwindling, mainly as a result of habitat loss, illegal hunting and trade, lack of food resources, as well as secondary poisoning from […]
Our Purpose
LVDI International inspires and empowers people to protect nature
through discovery and sustainable practices.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
Our Priorities
Education
We instill empathy toward nature and wildlife in children and adults.
How We Foster Stewardship
Capacity Building
We empower individuals to tackle conservation challenges and find practical solutions.
How We Advance Sustainability
Research
We use cutting-edge methodologies to improve biodiversity conservation.