Understanding local attitudes to and conflicts with snow leopard conservation

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Abstract

Cambridge graduate student Jonny Hanson will be attending the International Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Summit, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 23rd - 25th August 2017.

The Summit will bring together heads and representatives of the Governments of the twelve snow leopard range countries, as well as of other interested nations, with leaders from international institutions, donor agencies, conservation organizations, and scientific institutions.

Given that snow leopard habitat provides water for a third of the human race, the focus is not only on conserving the species, and its habitat, for its priceless intrinsic value but also for its priceless instrumental value, as a keystone species in Central Asia mountain ecosystems.

Jonny is participating on the basis of his soon-to-be-completed PhD in Geography entitled, ‘Snow leopards and sustainability: livelihoods, governance and coexistence in the Nepal Himalayas’.

His innovative fieldwork with more than 700 local households and over 400 international tourists in the Everest and Annapurna regions of Nepal was carried out in collaboration with partners and colleagues from four continents.

Jonny’s work is contributing to our understanding of this endangered species, and how we can help it to live alongside the remarkable communities who share its mountain home, through, for example, ecotourism and community development.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 24 Aug 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventGlobal Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Forum 2017 - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 24 Aug 201725 Aug 2017

Conference

ConferenceGlobal Snow Leopard & Ecosystem Forum 2017
Country/TerritoryKyrgyzstan
CityBishkek
Period24/08/201725/08/2017

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