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| Snow Leopard Conservation Action Plan for Nepal 2017-2021 | |
| 2017 Full Book | |
Nepal is one of the 12 snow leopard range countries, working to secure the species along with its prey and habitat. As part of its commitment to the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Partnership (GSLEP) Program, Nepal prepared the National Snow Leopard Conservation Action Plan, 2005-2015, to holistically coordinate conservation efforts. Over the period of ten years, this plan was successfully implemented by the Government of Nepal in collaboration with partner organizations and local communities. A technical team was formed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation to revise and update the action plan, outlining the achievements of the previous plan, identifying challenges and incorporating learning. An extensive evaluation process included reviews of literature and field reports, consultations at local to national levels, and interviews with key government officials, partner organizations and individual experts. An outcome of this evaluation, the updated Snow Leopard Conservation Action Plan, 2017-2021, guides the country in snow leopard conservation for the next five years. This plan is divided into two broad chapters. The first chapter provides the context, and includes a background on the status of snow leopards, nationally and globally, a reflection on the implementation of the previous plan and a summary of its achievements and limitations. The earlier plan focused on generating greater community stewardship in conservation, mobilizing communities and communitybased organizations in research as well as conservation. Use of cutting-edge science helped advance our understanding of the species; significant achievements included pioneering satellite telemetry with three snow leopards in Kangchenjunga Conservation Area. A nation-wide genetic analysis was also carried out. Conflict mitigation was addressed through the replication of the Livestock Insurance Scheme and upgrading policies to ensure greater benefits to victims. Efforts also continued to strengthen institutions for effective enforcement as well as to improve transboundary cooperation. Based on these understanding, the second chapter outlines the goal, objectives and detailed implementation plan for 2017-2021. In line with the GSLEP priorities, the plan focuses on upscaling best practices in snow leopard conservation efforts, and includes five broad objectives: continue research and monitoring using cutting-edge technology; improve habitat and corridors; mitigate conflict through community engagement; reduce wildlife crimes; and, strengthen trans-boundary coordination and cooperation. The plan includes a budget of 34,65,00,000 NPR (3.15 million USD) for its implementation. |
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