The Sanjiangyuan area is located in the south of Qinghai province, which is the head-stream of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River and the Langcan-Meikong River. The average altitudes is over 4000m. There are rich biodiversity in this area including 85 animal species such as snow leopard and Tibetan antelope and 237 bird species such as black-necked crane. 90% of population is Tibetan people. There are lots of sacred mountains and lakes respected by the local people.

Main problems:
1. The Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve and national park only cover part of wildlife habitats;
2. Climate change, the degradation of grassland and the weakening of traditional culture aggravates the uncertainty of pasturalist' life.
3. A number of NGOs have conducted community work in this area but there is no channel for them to learn from each other and share experiences.

Solutions/activities:
1.Conduct baseline survey on ecological and cultural information of sacred mountains and lakes in Sanjiangyuan area and investigate the status quo and needs of community conservation;
2. Establish a database of sacred mountains and lakes in Sanjiangyuan area and provide support on conservation policy and practice;
3. set up an interactive platform for community conservation practitioners.

Anticipated results/outcomes:
1. A database of ecological and cultural information of 30 sacred mountains and lakes in Sanjiangyuan area established;
2.A report on status quo and needs of community conservation completed and disseminated to stakeholders;
3. 10 community conservation exchange activities organized