Request for Proposal (RfP) for Appointment of Agency to Enhance Livelihood
Global Tiger Forum (GTF) is inviting proposals for appointment of an Agency to enhance livelihood through tiger conservation, as per the Scope of Work prescribed hereunder. Interested Applicants intending to apply are requested to go through our Eligibility Criteria and furnish their credentials in the given formats of RFP Document latest by 20 September 2024. Click to download...
Read DetailAddressing Tiger Conservation in High Altitude Tiger Landscape: Sikkim
The high-altitude landscapes have been serving as critical habitat for many wildlife species, however very little is known about tigers in these landscapes especially in Sikkim. The tiger has been categorized as “Endangered” under the IUCN red list. It is listed in “Appendix I” of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and is protected under “Schedule I” of India’s Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 which...
Read DetailBhutan-India-Nepal transboundary meeting on small wild cats
Under the ongoing GOI-GEF project titled “Strengthening conservation and resilience of globally significant wild cat landscapes through a focus on small cat and leopard conservation”, a two day transboundary meeting was conducted by Global Tiger Forum and MoEFCC in association with UNDP-India in New Delhi, India on 11-12 January 2024. The Said meeting was attended by the Government officials from Forest and Park Services, Nature Conservation Divis...
Read DetailInvestigating and Addressing Tiger Conservation in Sikkim
The state of Sikkim, characterized by a wide variety of ecosystems, ranging from sub-tropical forests to alpine meadows, is one of the most significant biodiversity hotspots, harbouring a diverse array of wildlife. Recent camera trap surveys have provided evidence towards the presence of most charismatic species “Tiger” in the state. Presence and movement of tiger, usually on a seasonal basis, is also reported by locals of northern and eastern r...
Read Detail1st SPSC meeting of the GEF Small Wild Cats project convened at Itanagar on 25 August 2023.
The 1st State Project Steering Committee meeting for implementation of the GEF-funded GoI-UNDP-WWF-US-GTF project titled “Strengthening conservation and resilience of globally significant wild cat landscapes through a focus on small cat and leopard conservation” was held in the Conference Hall of the Forest & Environment Department, Itanagar on 25th August 2023 in a hybrid mode. The meeting was chaired by Shri Jitendra Kumar, PCCF (Environment,...
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