Aroused interest to the hunting trophy leads to the predatory destruction of rare and endangered species of animals that have international importance among which is snow leopard. Second cause of disappearance of the snow leopard is its habitat area reduction (cattle grazing, tourist?s and household developing of mountains) and decreasing of basic food reserve (marmots and wild (mountain) goats). At the present time, series of organizations and even individuals are engaged in activity dealing with problem of the snow leopard conservation. Measures on snow leopard protection have point, unsystematic character that is why they are ineffective.
Main idea of the project is developing complex programme for conservation of snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan with involving all stakeholders and which will be supported by GEF/SGP.
Ecological
- attracting attention of ecological society, donors, state authorities to problem of snow leopard conservation
Actions to be undertaken by Public Association "Independent Environment Expertise":
1. Set up workgroup to develop programme for conservation of snow leopard.
2. Conduct round table with involving all stakeholders.
3. Develop complex programme for conservation of snow leopard.
4. Prepare full size project proposal.
5. Information campaign.
A number of local and foreign NGOs, state authorities dealing with different aspects of snow leopard conservation problems will be involved in project implementation.
The main project activity will take place in the Bishkek city.
The expected benefits of the project, including environmental and livelihood benefits
- developing common approach that will eliminate duplication of funds aimed at snow leopard conservation