Investigating 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...
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1st 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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Press release – International Tiger Day 2023
Wild tiger numbers have registered an overall increase in several tiger range countries (almost 5574). The status is optimal in tiger range countries of South Asia, with India and Nepal having doubled their tiger numbers (Tx2) since the St. Petersburg Declaration in 2010, and tiger status in Bangladesh and Bhutan remains stable and increasing. Read more...
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Global Tiger Recovery Program 2.0 (2023-34)
Global Tiger Recovery Programme 2.0 was released at Thimphu on 29 July International Tiger Day by H.E. Tandin Dorji, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Royal Govt of Bhutan. Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP) 2.0 has been firmed up by tiger range countries through the intergovernmental platform of the Global Tiger Forum along with collaborators like the WWF. GTRP 2.0 emphasizes on strengthening tiger governance, enhancing resource...
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1st Pahang Tiger Summit held at Kuantan, Malaysia
Malaysia organised the 1st Pahang Tiger Summit at Kuantan, Malaysia on 28-29 July 2023 to "Understand Malaysia's Holistic Approach for the Malayan Tiger Crises Action Plan (MTCAP) 2021-2030. The Summit was attended by the King of Malaysia, the Crown Prince of Pahang, Ministers from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Malaysia, senior officials of the Pahang State Executive Council, Department of Wildlife an...
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