Paudel started his conservation career by writing letter to the editors in Nepal's major national dailies.
[13][14] His research was supported by Rufford Foundation, Lancaster University, Environmental Investigation Agency, Conservation Leadership Program, British Council and other.
[19][2][20][21] He has advocated in favor of curbing illegal wildlife trade and scaling up pangolin conservation initiatives in Nepal.
[2] Later, he published that research on Conservation Science and Practice[28] and produced songs designed to raise awareness about wildlife regulations and the risks of participating in illegal trade.
[29] In 2018, Paudel filed a writ seeking action against the illegal use of wildlife parts in Nepal including by former Prime Minister, who displayed the pelt of a Bengal Tiger during an TV interview in his home.