The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative is a multi-national partnership anchored in Kazakhstan in Central Asia, driven by large-scale and long-term efforts to re-establish fully functional ecosystems of the steppe grasslands, wetlands, semi-desert, and desert in the historical range of the Saiga Antelope in Kazakhstan, spanning over 750,000 km² (75 million hectares) and encompassing a unique assemblage of flora and fauna.
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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
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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
Communications Manager, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration at UN Environment Programme
2024 has been a *big* year for ecosystem restoration. With seven more years to go in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, seven new World Restoration Flagships have been announced and celebrated. Together, they are bringing 40 million hectares under restoration and are creating 500,000 green jobs. The EU passed the Nature Restoration Law, the world’s first legally binding restoration instrument. Ecosystem restoration took center stage at CBD COP16 and UNCCD COP16, where new tools & support for countries to achieve and monitor restoration progress were launched. Take this time to REFLECT – REIMAGINE – RESTORE. Perhaps by thinking about the Przewalski’s horses who are spending their first winter in the wild. Przewalski’s horses are the world’s last true wild horses and have been reintroduced to their old home in Kazakhstan on World Environment Day this year, thanks to the restoration efforts by the Altyn Dala World Restoration Flagship. Mark Day Vera Voronova Susan C Gardner, Ph.D. Doreen Robinson Natalia Alekseeva Khalid Abdullahi Samantha Dávalos Segura Lucía González Niringiye Emilly N. WANYI DU Julian Fox Ivo Mulder Yelena Finegold Christophe BESACIER Andrea Romero Montoya Tim Christophersen Sarah Nelson Bethanie Walder Gopal D. Patel Anita T. B. Diederichsen Chadi Mohanna Humaira Jahanzeb Salina Abraham Khalil Walji Florent Kaiser Kendall Garifo Mirey Atallah Sharon Gil Irene Fagotto
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!
Communications Manager, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration at UN Environment Programme
Not one, but two internship opportunities with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration! If you are still honing your skills in this space, or looking to dip your toes into this sector, these could be a great opportunity. For the creatively-minded and outreach-oriented: One of the positions is in the communication team with me, and will be especially fun. https://lnkd.in/drQsqbnX UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Khalid Abdullahi Samantha Dávalos Segura Wenjing YAN WANYI DU Niringiye Emilly N. Salina Abraham
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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
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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.
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In this new episode of Rewilding the World, I talk with inspirational Earthshot Prizewinner Florent Kaiser. Florent is leading an effort to restore the high altitude forests of the Andes, stretching all the way from Venezuela down to Patagonia. Accion Andina is a truly earth changing initiative. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. cc: Global Forest Generation
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👏 We are delighted to announce the 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners! • Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative - Protect and Restore Nature • Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) - Clean Our Air • High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People - Revive Our Oceans • Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh - Build a Waste-Free World • Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems - Fix Our Climate Last week marked the final day for submitting the 2025 Earthshot Prize applications! Thank you to everyone who submitted their groundbreaking innovations and is dedicated to making a real impact. At Climate First, we’re excited to back incredible founders and support the companies that will shape the industrial revolution 2.0.
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Congratulations to our partners at ACBK — Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan and RSPB on their success with the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative! They are doing incredible work in Kazakhstan's steppe ecosystems and they are so deserving of being a 2024 The Earthshot Prize winner.
In 2003, the population of the Saiga Antelope was just 20,000. They were critically endangered. Now, thanks to the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, there are 2.86 million roaming the Golden Steppe of north Kazakhstan. This impressive example of wildlife conservation is a huge collaborative effort. It brings together modern-day technologies, local knowledge, and global partnerships to save an ancient landscape. But Altyn Dala isn’t done yet. The aim is to make the Steppe a fully functioning ecosystem again. By inspiring the next generation, it hopes to conserve 8.5 million hectares of land. Watch how Altyn Dala is making steps in the right direction here: https://lnkd.in/e74v3bnB