Safeguarding biodiversity in the Karakoram Landscape through community-based conservation
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £235,678
WHERE Pakistan
Summary
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC), poaching, habitat degradation, and climate change pose significant threats to biodiversity of the Karakoram range. The project addresses these issues by empowering local communities, HWC mitigation and compensation measures. Additionally, the project focuses on livelihood enhancement through women-led micro-enterprises, organic farming, alongside conservation education and advocacy initiatives. The implementation of these activities will safeguard 942,500 hectares of habitat and benefit 8,000 households across 17 valleys by diversifying income sources, empowering women, and ensuring food security.
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