Aquatic Biodiversity and water quality in the Himalayan Upper Mustang Region of Nepal
Name of applicant
Dean Jacobsen
Title
Associate Professor
Institution
University of Copenhagen
Amount
DKK 296,000
Year
2024
Type of grant
Field Trips / Research Stays >100,000
Summary
The Himalayan Upper Mustang region of Nepal is an un-studied, “white spot” on the map in terms of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity. This project studies aquatic habitats across altitudes and human impact. Our aims are to find out which aquatic species live in the region, in what type of environments, and what are the effects of human activities on aquatic biodiversity and water quality.