About
SHIBH exists to help the communities who steward Himalayan biodiversity become primary participants in its scientific and economic value — responsibly, and at the pace evidence allows.
Our Mission
Nepal is one of the most botanically rich regions on Earth, yet much of that value leaves the country as raw, low-value material — processed elsewhere, and sold back at many times the price.
SHIBH is building an integrated, science-led model in Solukhumbu that keeps more of that scientific and economic value at origin: through botanical research, circular use of forest biomass, community enterprise, and climate-resilient land management.
Where We Are Today
SHIBH is an early-stage Nepal-based bioeconomy initiative developing its scientific, community, and institutional foundation. We are currently refining our pilot model, building research partnerships, identifying priority biomass and medicinal-plant value chains, and planning initial laboratory and field activities in Solukhumbu.
Prior informed consent, benefit sharing, and protection of threatened species and traditional knowledge are foundations of our model — not afterthoughts.
Our approach to science & ethics →