Asia’s High Mountains at COP29: A Call for Urgent Climate Action

by Chyngyz Kochorov | Dec 5, 2024 | Blog, Masonry, Past events, Post Format, publications, Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog

BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21, 2024 – A high-level plenary session at the UNFCCC COP29, titled “Resource Mobilization for Climate Adaptation in Asia’s High Mountains,” brought together global leaders, climate experts, and representatives from snow leopard range...

Concept Note UNFCCC COP29 Side Event /High level plenary session: Resource Mobilization for Climate Adaptation in Asia’s High Mountains

by Chyngyz Kochorov | Nov 13, 2024 | Snow leopard blog, Upcoming event

Location: Pavilion of Kyrgyzstan, COP29 Blue Zone, Baku city, Azerbaijan Date: 21 November 2024 Time: 10.00-11.30 a.m. (local time) Background: The snow leopard, a charismatic and iconic species, represents the fragile ecosystems of Asia’s high mountains. These...

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan sign a Memorandum of Cooperation for the Conservation of the Snow Leopard

by Chyngyz Kochorov | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog, publications, Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog

The aim of the Memorandum is to conserve this carnivore and its habitats in the mountains of the Northern Tien Shan, covering four areas: the Kolsai Lakes National Park, the Almaty State Nature Reserve, the Ile-Alatau State National Park and the Chon Kemin Park of the...

Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards and Appointment of Sardar Jamal Leghari as GSLEP Emissary

by Chyngyz Kochorov | Sep 10, 2024 | Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog

The Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards (PWPA) signify a crucial step in recognizing and rewarding those who dedicate their lives to protecting and conserving wildlife in Pakistan. In a country known for its remarkable biodiversity, the conservation of its natural...

Global Leaders call for snow leopard to be identified as the mascot of climate adaptation and mountain ecology at the GSLEP Steering Committee Meeting in Samarkand

by Chyngyz Kochorov | May 24, 2024 | Blog, Post Format, publications, Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog

In February 2024, Samarkand, Uzbekistan hosted the crucial VIII Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Snow Leopard and Snow Leopard Ecosystem Program (GSLEP). This two-day event brought together representatives from all 12 snow leopard range countries: Bhutan,...

Successful completion of the international project “Vanishing Treasures”

by Chyngyz Kochorov | May 7, 2024 | Blog, pastevents, publications, Snow leopard blog, Snow-leopard-blog, Uncategorized

The National Consultation Meeting of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Vanishing Treasures Programme was held in Bishkek. The event marked the presentation of the final report on the successful completion of the international Vanishing Treasures...