Community-Based Conservation: Safeguarding the Snow Leopard in Kyrgyz-Alai | Fatima Mannapbekova

Dive into the captivating realm of community-based conservation in Kyrgyz-Alai, nestled within the Pamir-Alai Mountain Range in Kyrgyzstan. Discover how this unique landscape, home to the majestic snow leopard, relies on more than just protected areas for conservation. In this lecture Fatima Mannapbekova will explore the vital role of local communities in overcoming challenges and threats to snow leopards, including the impacts of land-use change, mining and illegal hunting on their livelihoods.
Despite the hardships and lack of financial gain, rangers selflessly invest their own resources, highlighting their unparalleled passion and devotion to conservation. Drawing from her personal experience working alongside rangers, Fatima will uncover the pivotal role communities play in combating species loss and why grassroot-level conservation efforts are paramount.
Fatima Mannapbekova coordinated three international environmental grants aimed at protecting snow leopard habitat in the Kyrgyz-Alai. Her responsibilities included building conservation capacity, leading field trips to remote areas, and leveraging relationships with local rangers. Her camera trap research aimed to train rangers to observe wildlife while developing their understanding and intuition for using cameras through experiential learning.
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