Complaints should be directed to any of the following means:

Email: projectcomplaint@wwfnepal.org
Website: https://wwfus.ethicspoint.com
Post: Project Complaints, PO Box 7660, Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal

The complaints should include the following information:
- Complainant’s name and contact information
- If not filed directly by the complainant, proof that those representing the affected people have authority to do so
- The specific project or program of concern including location
- The harm that is or may be resulting from the complaint
- The relevant WWF social policy provision (if known)
- Any other relevant information or documents (e.g. date of event)
- Any actions taken so far (if any) to resolve the problem, including contact with WWF
- Proposed solution
- Whether confidentiality is requested (stating reason)

The complaint can be filed either in English, Nepali or any of the local languages.

Step 1 - WWF Nepal Project Complaints Team will assess the eligibility of the complaint and provide a response as to whether or not it is eligible, in accordance with the above criteria (within 10 business days after receiving the complaint).

Step 2 - If the complaint is eligible, the Project Complaint Team will come up with a plan and define a timeframe to investigate the complaint. The team will then communicate this information to the Affected Party (within 10 business days after the completion of step 1).

Step 3 - The team will then investigate the matter, with additional technical support as needed, including support from the field offices. Based on the results, the team will then work with the affected parties to develop and implement an action plan and timeframe of steps required to resolve any issues identified.

Step 4 - A summary of the complaint raised, actions taken, conclusions reached, follow up plan and timeframe for completion will be documented and communicated as agreed between the parties. WWF Nepal will facilitate support to further clarify, assess, and resolve issues raised as needed, including if appropriate, engaging input from outside experts. 
 

Agreed action plans will establish timeframes for regular process monitoring towards resolution of the complaint. The Project Complaints Team will coordinate the monitoring by organizing periodic checks – bringing together the affected parties and relevant technical advisors for meetings or other communication on the status of action plans, until they are completed. WWF Nepal will assess the effectiveness of this complaints resolution process on an annual basis, and identify any needs for improvement.

WWF Nepal strongly disapproves of and will not tolerate any form of retaliation against those who report concerns in good faith. Any WWF Nepal employee who engages in such retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. WWF Nepal will take all feasible actions to protect complainants against retaliation. Anyone who has made a report of suspicious conduct of a WWF Nepal employee and who subsequently believes he or she has been subjected to retaliation of any kind should immediately report it by the same channels noted herein.