Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative

How can local communities help restore populations of migratory species while ensuring sustainable livelihoods? The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) has just launched two groundbreaking reports that highlight the role of community-driven conservation. 📖 Community Participation and Livelihoods outlines guiding principles for successful community-led conservation. 📖 Potential for Community-Based Wildlife Management in Central Asia provides real-world insights into how community-driven initiatives can restore populations of migratory species. The reports were explored in a webinar by CMS. Among the expert speakers was FZS’ Steffen Zuther, who co-authored one of the reports. Steffan shared the importance of local community involvement in conservation efforts, particularly in regions like Central Asia, where the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative in Kazakhstan is already demonstrating positive impacts. Access the reports here: https://lnkd.in/dZdaXYK6 Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dsQ74yK7 #CommunityConservation #Biodiversity #MigratorySpecies #SustainableLivelihoods #makingconservationcount #FrankfurtZoologicalSoceity #FZS Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative

📢 Last week, the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) launched two major reports on the role of community-led conservation strategies in restoring populations of migratory species: The report 'Community Participation and Livelihoods' highlights 10 key guiding principles for effective community-led conservation, while 'Potential for Community-Based Wildlife Management in Central Asia' offers real-world insights into how community-driven initiatives can successfully support both biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods. Both reports were presented and explored in a brilliant webinar hosted by CMS and moderated by our colleague Michaela Butorova-McGurk. Among the insightful speakers was our colleague Steffen Zuther, a co-author of one of the reports. You can watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dsQ74yK7 The reports can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dZdaXYK6

Fantastic look into one of The Earthshot Prize 2024 Winners Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative - ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan and their conservation work in the Kazakh Steppe in the January issue of BBC Wildlife Magazine.

From protecting vast expanses of land and ocean to unlocking millions in funding to scale the solutions that will repair our planet. This is The Earthshot Prize in 2024... by the numbers: https://lnkd.in/dAYwE6q7

Another year of saving nature comes to a close for Fauna & Flora and all its partners and friends. And what a year it has been! 🌿 From dramatic recoveries to exciting discoveries, 2024 has shown us that when we come together, remarkable wins for nature are possible. None of this would be possible without the incredible strength of people and partnerships. Integral to every saved species and every protected habitat are individuals who care deeply about our planet and its future. Even in the face of habitat destruction and biodiversity loss, there is plenty of reason for hope. From scientists and conservationists to local communities and supporters, countless people are giving their time, resources, and energy to fight for nature. The challenges are great, but so is what we can achieve. Together, we’ve proved that change is possible. In 2025, we cannot afford to stand by. Our planet needs action, and we’re ready to do the work. Will you join us? #Nature #Biodiversity #Animals #Conservation #Wildlife #SavingNatureTogether

Thank You to the wonderful UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration team for highlighting in their winter solstice message our partnership work to bring back #Przewalski’s horses to the place where humans first domesticated them at least 5,000 years ago. Bringing them back after they were hunted to #extinction nationally perhaps 200 years ago is especially poignant in #Kazakhstan as they have finally come home to their Kazakh #steppe #grassland This specific collaboration includes with Miroslav Bobek and his great team from Prague Zoo working alongside ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, Frankfurt Zoological Society / Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt with the Ministry of Ecology & Natural Resources Natalia Alekseeva Ann-Kathrin Neureuther Albert Salemgareyev Vera Voronova

Could this be the perfect #internship for You? Could You be the perfect intern candidate for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration ? This is a wonderful focused small team with big ambitions and a global reach! Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative knows from experience how great it is to work with Ann-Kathrin Neureuther and the wider team led by Natalia Alekseeva We are #GenerationRestoration… and we are recruiting!

Happy International Cheetah Day! Cheetahs are the fastest animals on the planet, but today, these iconic cats are racing against extinction. On December 4, #InternationalCheetahDay also serves as a reminder that these spotted sprinters are running out of time. Cheetah populations have dropped significantly over the last 50 years. In the early 1900s, there were approximately 100,000 cheetahs in the wild in Africa and Asia. Today, there are less than 7,500 – and these remaining cats face a number of complex and compounding threats, especially habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and the illegal wildlife trade. On International Cheetah Day, we celebrate these incredible cats - and also recognize that the plight of cheetahs in the wild is a call to action for all of us! We can all spread the word about cheetah conservation, and support programs helping to keep these incredible cats in the wild, where they belong. And, this International Cheetah Day, don’t forget to check out the new documentary RETURN OF THE CHEETAH, on Discovery. In the documentary, conservationist and host Hazen Audel travels to Namibia – and witnesses firsthand our efforts to save cheetahs from extinction. Want to learn more? Visit cheetah.org

Almost six months have passed since these Przewalski’s horses were brought to Central Kazakhstan. They have adapted well and are fully prepared for the harsh winter, according to Albert Salemgareev, a leading specialist of the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK). ACBK veterinary specialist Daniyar Kaliyev also provided updates on the kulans (wild ass), which were transported in autumn from Altyn-Emel National Park to the Altyn Dala Reserve, covering 2,139 km in 50 hours. The kulans are finding enough grass in the pastures and also have hay in reserve, and their droppings indicating sufficient water intake. They have replaced their summer coats with thick winter fur and are comfortable even in frosty weather. Both species are thriving in their new environment thanks to careful planning and dedicated care. These efforts are a key part of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, aiming at the successful reintroduction and care of these iconic species in their natural habitat.