Orientation for masters students in agroecology at IAAS, TU
ERI Nepal in collaboration with ForestAction Nepal recently partnered with the Agroecology Department of the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, provide student research grants, offer internships, and support capacity-building initiatives.
Following the agreement, on 5th April 2026, the Food and Agriculture team at ForestAction Nepal participated in an orientation program for Masters students in Agroecology organized by the department. During the session, the team presented the organization’s vision, core areas of work, and approach, highlighting its long-standing commitment to promoting agroecology and sustainable agriculture across Nepal. They also introduced opportunities for student engagement, including field-based research, internships, collaborative projects, and capacity-building activities that connect academic learning with real-world practice.
After the presentation, an interactive session was held where students raised questions on practical challenges in implementing agroecology, such as scalability, policy support, and market access for organic and local products. The ForestAction team addressed these queries and explained how the organization is actively working to overcome these challenges.
This session provided students with a closer understanding of ForestAction’s work, offered valuable insights into agroecology in practice, and facilitated discussions on potential areas for collaboration between students and the organization.
