🧬The research explores the Dzungarian region as a possible #geneticbridge linking the northern & southwestern #snowleopard ranges – spanning Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan.

#Connectivity may depend on a network of narrow corridors across mountains.

#ConservationScience

Next Thursday (11th), join us to discover how 300+ local community members & camera traps generate vital ecosystem data, transforming biodiversity monitoring in the Sanjiangyuan. 📸🌿 Learn about innovative incentive models for #conservation in #China.

👉 bit.ly/SLNBioMonitoring

In recent years, threats like mining, infrastructure & climate change have made this balance even more challenging. In our upcoming webinar, Bolortsetseg Sanjaa of WCS-Mongolia will take us inside the Gobi-Steppe to explore how #communities are taking the lead in #conservation.

Stories from the field:

🇰🇬Kultuev Bekmyrza (Kyrgyzstan 2025): Used forensic investigation of 3 illegally hunted ibex→£5,200 in convictions

🇵🇰Sarmad Shafa (Pakistan 2024): Survived armed confrontation while protecting #wildlife

#Ranger skills + science = stronger enforcement

📸 SLCF-Mongolia, SLF-Kg

When rangers succeed, entire ecosystems win🌏

Female #ranger Enkhbileg Sh. prevented 16 #wildlife crimes in snow leopard territory. Munkhtenger T.'s investigation secured £10,000+ in ecosystem compensation.

Real impact. Real heroes. #WorldRangerDay #SnowLeopardConservation

📸 SLCF-Mongolia, SLF-Kg

The meeting culminated in the Cholpon-Ata Resolution, a renewed commitment to protect snow leopards and their ecosystems through collaboration, innovation, and inclusive approaches.

#CholponAtaResolution #HighMountains #GSLEP2025

Since 1999, BWCDO has worked with 18+ villages in northern Pakistan to reduce human-wildlife conflict through livestock insurance, predator-proof corrals & education.

Learn more this #EarthDay!

🔗 bit.ly/SLNCoex

#SnowLeopardConservation #snowleopard #coexistence