The existence of the snow leopard in a single country, is an indicator of the existence of the purest ecosystem of that country. And this is a good prerequisite for the development of ecotourism in the country. On the other hand, the beauty, mystery, tenderness, special gaits of this very high mountain animal attract the attention of millions of people on earth. Only the organization of photo hunting in the footsteps of the snow leopard each year can bring a huge income to the tourism sector of the republic. A productive interaction between natural territories and society, the effective and rational use of faunistic and floristic resources will contribute to the sustainable economic development of the region, employment of the local population and, of course, understanding the benefits of conserving these resources, which is ultimately reflected in the sustainable development of the regions. All this becomes the foundation for the sustainable development of regions. The project provides scientifically based recommendations for overcoming any conflicts between the snow leopard and livestock breeders and the local population. Recommendations on the proper use of pastures, mountain forests, the creation of public clubs and initiative groups to monitor local wildlife, etc. are especially useful. It is also planned to prepare recommendations on the organization of ecotourism in local conditions. When implementing the project, taking into account local traditional knowledge, recommendations will be strengthened. The development of public control over the use of local natural resources contributes to the sustainable development of the region and support balance in nature. The movement of public guards of nature will gather strength year after year. Through sustainable development, local people have greater access to daily opportunities, to a cleaner, safer, and healthier society. Social sustainability is closely related to the well-being of the population. The loss of balance in nature will be followed by negative traces. By this, people, engaging in the protection of wildlife, find new opportunities that contribute to social well-being. The development of ecotourism by protecting and preserving the snow leopard population in remote villages allows local communities to create seasonal jobs.

The main goal of the project is to popularize this snow leopard through raising awareness and awareness of the public in Tajikistan about its ecological, aesthetic, moral, cultural, spiritual and economic values and values, participation in reducing the negative impacts and factors leading to the degradation of the habitats of this animal, eliminating the causes reducing its number.

The project is aimed at informing the population living near the snow leopard area of the Khatlon and Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region by organizing live meetings with wildlife experts, environmental activists, distributing the most vital information in the form of photographs, thematic booklets, showing the film, wide celebrate World Snow Leopard Day. Implementation of the project contributes to the reduction of global threats to the existence of the snow leopard and becomes a prerequisite for the wide involvement of local communities in the process of preserving the snow leopard, helping to create cultural, social and economic incentives for the existence of the snow leopard in Tajikistan.

Youth will be engaged in flashmobs and PR activities within project zone;

no-applicable

not applicable

not applicable; both men and women benefit from the project equally;

not applicable; it is about promoting and increase knowledge and understanding of the local people about conservation of snow leopard and ecosystem development

one-time project

report preparation and development as NGO is firstly contracted by UNDP-GEF SGP

the project is supplementary to large-size project of UNDP-GEF on Snow Leopard Conservation Project in Tajikistan