Tek Jung Mahat

Developing synergy 4 sustainable development

Most cited publications

1. Mahat, T. J., (2007), “Climate Change and the Himalayan Glaciers”. Tiempo Climate Newswatch. Available at
< http://www.tiempocyberclimate.org/newswatch/report070714.htm>


1. Mahat, T. J., (5 June 2007), “Synthesis Report of the Global E-conference on Climate Change and the Himalayan Glaciers (7-30 May, 2007)”. ClimateHimalaya Group, c/o Environmentalists’ Association of Nepal (EAN). Kathmandu, Nepal. Available from


2.  Koirala, M; Mahat, T. J. and Chhetri, P. (ed.), 2007, “Proceedings of the National Workshop on Conserving Nepalese Wetlands: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnership”. Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) and EAN. Kathmandu, Nepal. Available from


3. Mahat, T. J; Chhetri, P and Ale, M., 2007, “Conserving Nepalese Wetlands: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnership: A Case of the Bagmati River Festival”, in the “Proceedings of the National Workshop on Conserving Nepalese Wetlands: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnership”, edited by Koirala et al. NRCT and EAN. Kathmandu, Nepal. Available from


5. Kayastha, D; Mahat, T. J. and Chhetri, T. B., 2006, “Estimation of Turbulent Heat Flux in the Langtang Valley of Nepal Himalaya” in Journal of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University (TU). In Press. Abstract available from


6.  Mahat T. J., 2006, “Issues in Sustainable Mountain Development: The Himalayan Experience” in the “Hamro Kalpabrikshya”, a monthly magazine of the Department of Forest and Soil Conservation (Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation), Government of Nepal. 17 (189), Falgun 2063 BS. Kathmandu, Nepal. An unedited version is available from


7. Mahat, T. J. (ed.), 2004, “Abstract Book in Environmental Research 2004”: A collection of masters’ project works. Central Department of Environmental Science (CDES, TU), Kathmandu, Nepal.


8. Mahat, T. J. (ed.), 2003-2004 (12 volumes), “Green Herald: A Monthly Magazine”. Society of Environmental Science Students (SESS) and Central Department of Environmental Science (CDES, TU), Kathmandu, Nepal.


9. Mahat, T. J., 2001, “Ecotourism Potential in Karnali Zone” (in Nepali) in the “Karnali Khabar Patrika”,, a monthly magazine of the Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Centre (KIRDARC), Kathmandu, Nepal. 2(10).


E-conference/Conference/Workshop/Seminar papers (Selected)

·   7-30 May’07 - Envisioned, coordinated and worked as a technical moderator of the “Global e-conference on Climate Change and the Himalayan Glaciers”. Developed e-conference synthesis report and released it on 5 June 2007 (World Environment Day). The e-conference received 161 entries from 150 participants representing 26 countries of Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. ClimateHimalaya Initiative was suggested in response to the e-conference.


·   2 Feb’07 - Convened a national workshop “Conserving Nepalese Wetlands: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnership" on behalf of the organising committee led by Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), Government of Nepal and presented a paper on Conserving Nepalese Wetlands: Sharing Experiences and Building Partnership: A Case of the Bagmati River Festivalat the same event.


·   15-18 Dec’06 - Presented a research paper on “Economic Valuation of the Central Zoo of Nepal” at the 9th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics on "Ecological Sustainability and Human Well-Being" held in New Delhi, India in 15-18 Dec’06.


·   22 March’05 - Presented an overview paper on “World Water Day: History and Relevance” at the National Workshop on Water Resources organised by the Central Department of Environmental Science (CDES-TU), Nepal.


·   29 July’04 – Convened a national workshop on “Tourism Potentials under Threat: A Case of the Bagmati River” on behalf of the Sustainable Tourism Network (STN), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), CDES-TU and NRCT.


·   24-25 March’04 -Conducted a Two-day Awareness Workshops on “River Conservation, Sanitation and Hygiene” at the Jhirpoo Secondary School and Kodari S. School in Sindhupalchowk District, Northern Nepal.


University/College Projects

1.    2003/4: Geo-environmental Study of Phewa Lake Watershed, Pokhara (Project work to fulfill the partial requirements of an M. Sc. Degree in Environmental Science).


2.    2003/4: Study of Industrial Effluents: A case Study of Stream near the Vishal Color Industry, Lalitpur (Project work to fulfill the partial requirements of an M. Sc. Degree in Environmental Science)


3.    2002/3: Glacio-fluvial-lacustrine Geo-environment of the Kalimati Formation (Project work to fulfill the partial requirements of an M. Sc. Degree in Environmental Science)


4.    2001: Environmental Impact Assessment Report of the Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Project, Shyangja, Nepal. (Project work to fulfill the partial requirements of an B. Sc. Degree in Environmental Science)


5.    2001: Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecotourism: A Cases Study of the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (Project work to fulfill the partial requirements of an B. Sc. Degree in Environmental Science)