The project is building capacity, partnerships in Central Asia in order to identify and apply priority actions for the vulture species in the region and along the Flyway. To inform these actions we aim to collect data on the population size, threats and challenges for the 5 vulture species and address all of them with specific and science based solutions.
Establishing of long term partnership and collaboration between different organizations in the region and across the Flyway; Establishing monitoring schemes and a legit Data base; Collecting data on population size, demographics of the population and threats; Tagging minimum of 200 vultures in 10 years; Trainings of park rangers, foresters, vets; Establishing a Vulture Rescue Center; Advocating in Green energy development projects and conserving Vulture habitats; Establishing Vulture Safe Zones;
Central Asia, India, Pakistan
Central Asia and Central Asian Flyway
Raptors
The aim of the project is to strengthen conservation measures for wetlands within the municipality of Bishkek and in the ‘Northern Chu River Valley Reservoir’ IBA — a valuable peri-urban ecosystem that is under increasing pressure from urban development and human activity. Despite the importance of this site for the breeding and roosting of waterbirds, it is not effectively managed and does not receive the recognition it deserves. The project will trial community-based and nature-oriented solutions, including biodiversity mapping, the establishment of seasonal quiet zones, bioacoustic monitoring and awareness-raising activities. The main focus is on developing an action plan to implement other effective area-based measures for biodiversity conservation (OECMs) in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), which will contribute to the long-term recognition and management of this site. Expected outcomes include improved environmental awareness, a reduction in human impact across an area of approximately 100 hectares occupied by priority habitats, and the strengthening of multi-stakeholder governance involving all relevant parties. By engaging local communities, volunteers and public authorities, the project will foster a sense of ownership of the area and position biodiversity as a valuable component of the local landscape, thereby contributing to sustainable urban development.
