Asia

Bharat Budhathapa

Distribution Modelling of Snow Leopard in Midwestern Trans Himalayas of Nepal

The overall aim of project is to predict potential density of snow leopard and its prey species and mapping their spatial distribution.

Susan Cheyne

Orang-utans and Gibbons Compared: Implications of Differences in Feeding and Behavioural Ecology for Conservation

The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project – working to protect the Sabangau peat-swamp forest and biodiversity since 1999.

Anand Chaudhary

Community Managed Jatayu (Vulture) Safe Zone for Conservation of Critically Endangered Vulture Species, Nepal

This project aims to sustain two community managed vulture safe zones (safe feeding sites for vultures) and ensure that vultures receive safe food in the surrounding area.

Sailesh Ranjitkar

Establishment of Plant Diversity Monitoring Site for Climate Change Studies in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

Project aim is to establish site for observing phenological events, as well as shifting of vegetation zone and biological invasion in long term.

Kumar Luitel

Bio-Briquette on Community for Forest Conservation and Sustainable Livelihood in Chiuridanda VDC in Khotang District

The project aims to conserve the forest by enhancing the capacities of the targeted community members as well as improving their livelihood status by using local resources.

Paras Acharya

Proposal to Investigate Status of Otter Distribution in Narayani River

The project aims to help create awareness and conservation of otter in Nepal.

Sai Bhone Myat

Renanthera Imschootiana as a Flagship Species for Environmental Education and Conservation in Yat Sawk Region, Myanmar

This project targets to improve knowledge of local people in environmental conservation, donate seed pods and fresh orchid plants to laboratories and national parks and publish the book _“Basic information of wildlife conservation”.

Hugh Wright

Identifying Nest Predators to Guide the Conservation of Critically Endangered White-Shouldered Ibis

This study will determine the main nest predators of critically endangered White-shouldered Ibis. The species is experiencing low breeding productivity and understanding the causes of nest failure will inform immediate conservation action.

Linda North

Environment Education and Awareness Raising through Community-Based Biodiversity Assessment in Conflict and Tsunami Affected Area of Ujung Pancu Peukanbada Aceh Besar NAD Province Indonesia

Yayasan Lamjabat with environment youth group, REPALA will carry out a joint assessment of local bio-diversity in Ujung Pancu, Aceh with local stakeholders to look for innovative solutions to slow the rate of deterioration and increase awareness within communities of the need to work in harmony with their surroundings to protect their and their children’s futures

Irwan Lovadi

Conservation of Critically Endangered Nepenthes Clipeata on Mount Kelam

The proposed project is aimed to measure current wild population of N. clipeata and to raise public awareness towards the pitcher plant conservation and its natural habitat.