Nepalese Association of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment in Australia (NEPAFE) was incorporated by the relevant professionals and experts during a formal workshop held in Sydney on 9 February 2019 to foster scientific exchange and knowledge sharing between Nepal and Australia. The participants of the workshop decided to register the Association in NSW Department of Fair Trading. Hence, the constitution of the Association was developed following the template and requirements for the constitution provided by NSW Fair Trading.
Our Objective
The Nepalese Association of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment in Australia (NEPAFE) fosters a vibrant professional community connecting Nepalese experts, scholars, and practitioners working across agriculture, forestry, environment, and related disciplines throughout Australia.
Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge, promote collaboration, and support sustainable development that benefits both Australia and Nepal. We strengthen research partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange, empower communities and professional networks, and contribute evidence-based solutions to global challenges - including climate change, food security, and natural resource management.
Through strategic engagement with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners, NEPAFE serves as a trusted platform for innovation, policy dialogue, and professional excellence.
Core Objectives
Professional Development
Support continuous learning and knowledge exchange for professionals in agriculture, forestry, environment, and natural resource management.
Research and innovation
Advance sustainable practices and contribute to scientific progress in both Australia and Nepal through research, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Australia-Nepal collaboration
Strengthen ties through partnerships, exchange programs, joint research, and institutional linkages between the two nations.
Environmental awareness
Raise environmental awareness within multicultural communities, encouraging informed decision-making and responsible stewardship.
Youth and leadership
Engage and empower young people in sustainability leadership, nurturing the next generation of professionals and changemakers.
Community projects
Deliver community-based environmental and livelihood projects that create tangible, lasting benefits in both Nepal and Australia.
Policy and advocacy
Contribute to evidence-based policy development and support dialogue and advocacy on agriculture, forestry, and environmental issues.
Mentorship and capacity building
Provide mentorship, training, fellowships, and capacity-building opportunities for students, early-career professionals, and community members.
Inclusion and sustainability
Embed inclusion, equity, and long-term sustainability across all programs, decisions, and organisational activities.
Our Mission
We support communities by sharing science, technology, and expertise in sustainable agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management. We advance research and knowledge sharing, deliver inclusive programs, and empower youth and multicultural communities to become active stewards of the environment.
At the heart of our work is a deep respect for both scientific rigour and traditional ecological knowledge. We believe that durable solutions to global challenges like climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss emerge when communities are informed, connected, and empowered to act.
Organisational Values and Principles
Scientific integrity
We base our work on evidence, peer-reviewed knowledge, and rigorous research. We uphold the highest standards of scientific and professional integrity.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together - across disciplines, cultures, institutions, and borders - to achieve outcomes none of us could reach alone.
Community first
Our programs and decisions are shaped by the needs of our communities - in Australia and Nepal. People are at the centre of everything we do.
Transparency
We operate openly and accountably -with our members, our partners, and the communities we serve. Trust is earned through honesty.
Inclusion and equity
We welcome professionals, students, and community members of all backgrounds. We actively work to ensure our programs and opportunities are accessible to all.
Sustainability
We are committed to environmental sustainability in both our work and our organisation - making decisions that protect natural systems for future generations.
Innovation
We embrace creative thinking, new approaches, and cross-disciplinary learning to stay at the forefront of agriculture, forestry, and environmental practice.
Pride in heritage
We honour the knowledge, traditions, and resilience of Nepalese communities - and the cultural diversity that makes our professional network stronger.
Why Join Us
A national professional network
Connect with 200+ Nepalese-origin professionals, academics, researchers, and students across Australia — from Canberra to Hobart, Sydney to Melbourne.
Career and research opportunities
Access collaborative research projects, co-authorship opportunities, grant partnerships, and professional development events that open real doors.
Mentorship and fellowships
Students and early-career members can access mentorship from senior professionals and apply for NEPAFE’s annual student fellowship at Far-Western University and expanding institutions.
Events and programs
Join birdwatching excursions, farm visits, cycling events, conservation volunteer days, webinars, and professional workshops held across Australia throughout the year.
Publications and knowledge
Stay informed through NEPAFE’s newsletter, access our growing library of publications, and contribute your expertise to our research and policy outputs.
Give back to Nepal
Contribute to programs that make a difference — from student fellowships supporting university students in Far-Western Nepal to bilateral research that shapes policy in both countries.
