Ilbirs Foundation

Kyrgyz NGO dedicated to the conservation of wildlife across Central Asia

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

Today is International #SnowLeopardDay!🐆

Let's celebrate all those working to conserve these incredible animals and their habitats.

Two of our projects, #CAMCAproject & #VanishingTreasures, support local communities, who play a critical role in the conservation of wildlife.🌿

[Imogene Cancellare, PhD @biologistimo]

I'm so excited to share our range-wide paper on #snowleopard phylogeography & population structure! Representing my PhD work & using the largest sample size & geographic coverage to date, our work fills important knowledge gaps on snow leopard gene flow: https://t.co/cTjq7q8x2n

[Snow Leopard Network @SnowLeopardNet]

🌟Exciting News🌟

The 2024 Snow Leopard #TrainingGrant is now accepting proposals! Don't miss the chance to apply!

🌏This #grant's designed to strengthen snow leopard #conservation & #research. Apply before *Feb. 15th*

🔔Do Share!

+info: https://t.co/BH4ireXzNb #Pangje

[diogoverissimo.bsky.social @verissimodiogo]

Sad. This will work to make sure the UK does not remain the top academic destination in Europe for long.

[GSLEP_Secretariat @gslep_program]

We have exciting news for all snow leopard enthusiasts and conservationists. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Honorable Mr. Sadyr Zhaparov, has officially declared the snow leopard as the national symbol of the Kyrgyz Republic.

https://t.co/QjVExYoOo1

[Koustubh Sharma @koustubh_sharma]

#PAWS in #Kyrgyzstan, coordinated by @gslep_program, nearing completion: scientifically robust #snowleopard estimates to roll out soon.
Govt takes stock of status from more than 550 camera traps installed across multiple sites by @snowleopardkg @IlbirsF @NABU_de & others

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

Do you want my picture?📸

📧Submit your entry to the #VanishingTreasures of Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 photo contest dedicated to the International #SnowLeopard Day

Participation requirements: ➡️🔗https://t.co/PpGlEjQqqn

[Ilbirs Foundation @IlbirsF]

С егеря Ала-Тоо Бугу провели учёт численно��ти 🐐 и установили фотоловушки на снежного барса в Жаргылчак. Работы выполнены в рамках проекта «Большие кошки Центральной Азии: ядра субпопуляций и экологические коридоры» @InsideNatGeo #SEGRE @conservationx @NarynTR @lemurwrangler

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

Burulai Pusurmankulova, #VanishingTreasures story contest winner, created a gripping video on human-wildlife conflict, which aired on Kyrgyz TV📽️.

The contest, led by @GRIDArendal @snowleopards @IlbirsF & @UNEP, aimed to boost eco journalism📰.

👇https://t.co/bjHIniF2G3

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

A storytelling contest was part of a #VanishingTreasures workshop in Bishkek to train Kyrgyz journalists to effectively cover environmental issues.

Kudos to winner🏆Chingiz Samudin uulu who will present his impactful documentary on wolf-livestock interaction at film festivals🎞️.

[IUCN Eastern Europe and Central Asia @IUCN_ECARO]

Camera traps revolutionised wildlife research🙌 Wildlife data is collected with little expense, relative ease, and minimal disturbance.

📷 In Turkmenistan, camera traps are used to restore connectivity for wild cats👉https://t.co/TvD01cYBmg

#Tech4Nature #HuaweiTech4All

[Snow Leopard Network @SnowLeopardNet]

Meet Kenje Sultanbaeva from the @IlbirsF in #Kyrgyzstan.

Kenje works closely with local communities in mountainous areas where the majestic #snowleopard can be found. She's also involved in helping households adapt to the impacts of #climatechange.

#communityconservation

[National Committee on Ecology🇺🇿 @ecogov_uz]

On 27 April 2023 in Tashkent new @iki_germany funded regional project on zoonotic disease and nature conservation in #CentralAsia 3 days validation workshop has been started

@BMUV @IUCN @succow_stiftung @unepwcmc @OfficialZSL @BonnConvention

[Imen Meliane @i_meliane]

The conservation community mourns the untimely passing of Dr Kathy McKinnon, former chair of @IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss. RIP @IUCN_WCPA

[Inger Andersen @andersen_inger]

I welcome temporary release of #NiloufarBayani & environmental conservationists imprisoned in #Iran. In the spirit of #Nowruz & of new beginnings, I call for the release of all the environmentalists imprisoned in Iran. Safeguarding the environment is critical #ForPeopleForPlanet

[Koustubh Sharma @koustubh_sharma]

Is it a blur? Is it a flash?
No, it's the #snowleopard... Watch the incredible speed with which the cat loses the dogs on its tail, literally.
After killing an unattended yak, the snowleopard was lucky the herder knew not to kill in revenge.
Conservation = Working with people

[Ilbirs Foundation @IlbirsF]

#nowruz

[Snow Leopard Network @SnowLeopardNet]

Meet Tanya Rosen🐆

For >10ys she's been working in #snowleopard conservation and we're thrilled to share her story.

@NarynTR's impact extends far beyond her own work in #conservation, she has also been an inspiration & support to other #women in conservation.

[Snow Leopard Network @SnowLeopardNet]

Meet the @IlbirsF, our member working in #Kyrgyzstan, where >half the territory is potential SL habitat! The Foundation partners w/ local communities to address threats faced by #snowleopards & the mountain ecosystems

Find +out👉https://t.co/LMYL2f0eCW
📸#cameratrap, Chui region

[GSLEP_Secretariat @gslep_program]

Annual awards ceremony for the rangers of Kyrgyzstan on World Wildlife Day. Organised by Snow Leopard Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and Snow Leopard Trust
🐾🐆🐻🐅🐳🦭🏔️🌊🌴
#WorldWildlifeDay #SnowLeopard