In this episode, we take you to Koshi Tappu Wildlfie Reserve, where drastic changes brought on by both climate and land use change are impacting wetlands, wildlife and local communities. On one hand, the reserve wants to conserve the wetlands, and on the other hand, the village authorities are promoting the conversion of wetlands into fishing ponds so wild animals won’t cross into village fields and destroy crops. We explore the conflict featuring local voices. And we learn from Dr. Deep Narayan Shah from Tribhuvan University on why the protection and restoration of wetlands should be a priority for local and national governments in the context of climate change and otherwise.